Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 11:13

Thursday, May 14, 1998

A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
— Proverbs 11:13

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Gossips Are Not Trusted!
Devo: Together in Christ
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Confidentiality
Article by Mike Barres
Can you be trusted with precious and dangerous information? Confidentiality is crucial to maintain when secrets have been entrusted to us.

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Illustration of Proverbs 11:13 — A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.

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