Difficulties are often caused by the vendors of gossip, whose whispered hints and suggestions poison unsuspecting minds and separate the closest friends. Mischief-makers are seconded in their evil work by the many who stand with open ears and evil heart, saying: “Report, ... and we will report it.” This sin should not be tolerated among the followers of Christ. No Christian parent should permit gossip to be repeated in the family circle or remarks to be made disparaging the members of the church. {5T 241.4}

Vanskeligheder forvoldes ofte af sladderbærere, hvis hviskende vink og antydninger forgifter intetanende menneskers sind og skiller de fortroligste venner. Urostiftere støttes i deres onde gerning af de mange, der står med åbne øren og (242) onde hjerter og siger: "Fortæl, så skal vi fortælle det!" Denne synd bør ikke tåles iblandt Kristi efterfølgere. Ingen kristne forældre må tillade, at sladder bliver gentaget i familiekredsen, eller at der gøres nedsættende bemærkninger om medlemmer i menigheden.