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Editorial
January 26, 1838
Southern Christian Advocate
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
An article from the Western Christian Advocate condemns evil speaking (gossip) for destroying confidence, Christian fellowship, and brotherly love, while injuring the Church and hardening sinners. It lists four traits of the guilty: daring sinner, dishonest, base coward, and hypocrite.
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EVIL SPEAKING.
A writer in the Western Christian Advocate has a sensible article on the pernicious influence of evil speaking. He says: "It destroys confidence, Christian fellowship, and brotherly love. It injures the Church and hardens sinners. The man who is guilty of it is-
1. A daring Sinner.-The express declaration of the Gospel is, Speak evil of no man;' but he sets this at defiance, and declares thereby, regard not God.
2. He is Dishonest,-He does unto his fellow men what he is unwilling they should do to him. Yea, he robs his brother of that which he prizes next to life--a good character. Beware of him: his tongue is full of deadly poison.
3. He is a base Coward.-He always attacks your character in your absence, or among your enemies and strangers, but is afraid to mention your faults in your presence, or to your friends.
4. He is a Hypocrite.-This is one of the blackest characters that mortals wear. Even wicked men detest a deceiver. But the evil speaker justly merits this appellation. He will salute you with the kiss of a friend, but in your absence delights to speak of your failings and imperfections. and will shoot at you sharp arrows, even bitter words."
A writer in the Western Christian Advocate has a sensible article on the pernicious influence of evil speaking. He says: "It destroys confidence, Christian fellowship, and brotherly love. It injures the Church and hardens sinners. The man who is guilty of it is-
1. A daring Sinner.-The express declaration of the Gospel is, Speak evil of no man;' but he sets this at defiance, and declares thereby, regard not God.
2. He is Dishonest,-He does unto his fellow men what he is unwilling they should do to him. Yea, he robs his brother of that which he prizes next to life--a good character. Beware of him: his tongue is full of deadly poison.
3. He is a base Coward.-He always attacks your character in your absence, or among your enemies and strangers, but is afraid to mention your faults in your presence, or to your friends.
4. He is a Hypocrite.-This is one of the blackest characters that mortals wear. Even wicked men detest a deceiver. But the evil speaker justly merits this appellation. He will salute you with the kiss of a friend, but in your absence delights to speak of your failings and imperfections. and will shoot at you sharp arrows, even bitter words."
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Evil Speaking
Gossip
Christian Fellowship
Moral Vice
Hypocrisy
Slander
What entities or persons were involved?
Western Christian Advocate
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Pernicious Influence Of Evil Speaking
Stance / Tone
Moral Condemnation
Key Figures
Western Christian Advocate
Key Arguments
Evil Speaking Destroys Confidence, Christian Fellowship, And Brotherly Love
It Injures The Church And Hardens Sinners
The Guilty Is A Daring Sinner Defying Gospel Command
He Is Dishonest, Robbing Others Of Good Character
He Is A Base Coward, Attacking In Absence
He Is A Hypocrite, Friendly In Presence But Critical Behind Back