Misuse of the Tongue: A Serious Matter in the Body of Christ There is a foul, insidious force moving silently throughout the Church—often overlooked, but deeply destructive. It’s not always dressed in rebellion or blatant sin; instead, it wears the disguise of concern, spiritual insight, or “I have something for you to pray about.” But let’s call it what it truly is: religious gossip.

The woman caught in the act of adultery is quite telling, giving us diverse meanings and metaphors. I aspire to take this real account during the Lord’s ministry and apply it to the rumors concerning Bishop TD Jakes.