Gossip as a sin is equal to murder. If you are doing what God’s will says, you can stand tall under opposition. Don’t be ashamed when persecuted, but give God glory.
Don’t be surprised by trials. We get to share in Christ’s suffering so that we share in His glory. You are blessed if you still shine and stay strong under criticism or pressures.
We can have joy in our trials because we are sharing in suffering as Christ did. To have His glory shine through us we must take time to absorb His presence and be with Him.
God is doing something in your life you can’t see while you are going through circumstances you can’t understand. We are actually called in our relationship to Christ to go through these pressures with victory.