Untwisting Scriptures on Gossip & Negative Emotions

Guest Bios Show Transcript https://youtu.be/wTlB1JdXBhQ What does the Bible really say about gossip, bearing false witness, fear, anger, and other negative emotions? Is it wrong to speak out against another believer? Is it sinful to feel mad? In this edition of The Roys Report, prolific author Rebecca Davis joins Julie to discuss the third book in her series Untwisting the Scriptures that were used to tie you up, gag you, and tangle your mind, which deals with words and emotions.  For example, is it biblical to just keep quiet if someone offends you? Is it gossip to simply share negative information? When is it okay to be angry? And is empathy a sin? Rebecca and Julie shared rich conversations in the past about Rebecca’s first two books, addressing Scriptures used to support systems of patriarchy and to enable abuse. Those discussion were fascinating, as Rebecca explained how many popular Bible passages have been twisted to say something they don’t.  This latest discussion is no different, and Rebecca does an amazing job of exposing errors in interpretation and freeing people from false guilt and shame.     Give a gift of $25 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of “Untwisting Scriptures: Your Words, Your Emotions." Donate Now This Weeks Guests Rebecca Davis Rebecca Davis is the author of 19 books (and counting) for children and adults, among them the Untwisting Scriptures series. Rebecca’s personal ministry includes serving as a spiritual coach through Immanuel prayer ministry while acting as a compassionate witness to people’s hard stories, helping women who are in or coming out of abuse, untwisting Scriptures that have been used to keep people in abusive situations, and offering hope through Jesus Christ. She writes about these things on her blog, www.heresthejoy.com, drawing from her 40 years of study of the Scriptures. Show Transcript SPEAKERS JULIE ROYS, REBECCA DAVIS JULIE ROYS 00:00 What does the Bible really say about gossip, bearing false witness, fear, anger and other negative emotions? Is it wrong to speak out against another believer? Is it sinful to feel mad? Welcome to The Roys Report, a podcast dedicated to reporting the truth and restoring the church. I’m Julie Roys. And joining me today is a repeat guest of this program: prolific author Rebecca Davis. Rebecca has joined me in the past to discuss the first two books in our series Untwisting the Scriptures That Were Used To Tie You Up Gag You And Tangle Your Mind. The first of our podcasts dealt with patriarchy and scriptures used to enable abuse. And if you’ve missed those, I highly recommend you go back and listen to them. They’re truly eye opening. And you may discover that the Bible doesn’t say what you’ve been told it says. But today I’m so excited to explore Rebecca’s third book in her Untwisting the Scripture series. This one deals with your words and your emotions. For example, is it biblical to just keep quiet if someone offends you? Is it gossip to simply share negative information? And when is it okay to be angry? And is empathy a sin? We’ll delve into all those questions in a minute. But first, I’d like to thank the sponsors of this podcast, Judson University, and Marquardt of Barrington. Judson University is a top ranked Christian University providing a caring community and an excellent college experience. Plus the school offers more than 60 majors, great leadership opportunities and strong financial aid. Judson University is shaping lives that shape the world. For more information, just go to JudsonU.edu. Also, if you’re looking for a quality new or used car, I highly recommend my friends at Marquardt of Barrington Marquardt is a Buick GMC dealership where you can expect honesty, integrity and transparency. That’s because the owners there, Dan and Kurt Marquardt are men of character. To check them out, just go to BuyACar123.com. Well, again, joining me is Rebecca Davis, an award winning