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Some mistakes don’t just sting, they invoice you for years. We’re walking through Proverbs 11:13-14 and getting painfully practical about two things that shape your whole life: what you do with other people’s secrets, and who you let speak into your decisions. If you’ve ever felt the pull to share something “just to process,” or you’ve surrounded yourself with voices that always agree, this conversation will hit close to home.

We start with Proverbs 11:13 and the idea of the talebearer, a person who peddles private information like a merchant. That framing changes everything. Gossip isn’t only a mouth problem; it’s a character and spirit problem. We talk about why confidentiality is a form of love, how discretion creates real safety in relationships, and why Scripture treats slander with serious moral weight. We also connect gossip to idleness, because when purpose goes missing, people often fill the vacuum with drama.

Then we move to Proverbs 11:14 and the search for wise counsel. More voices don’t automatically mean better guidance; bad counsel can speed up a collapse. We draw a bright line between supporters and counselors, look at biblical examples of truthful confrontation, and lay out a simple process for decision-making: go to God first, seek wise and godly people, then return to Scripture and prayer to weigh what you’ve heard. I also tell the horse farm story, a dream I chased for confirmation that turned into six years of consequences.

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If you've ever struggled to hear God's voice, you aren't alone. My book, God, Why Won’t You Talk to Me?, was written for anyone seeking a deeper connection. Available now on Amazon: https://a.co/d/05KuPfd1