But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,I think that this is a reference to things like gossip and rumor-mongering. I'm not sure if he came up with it, but Dave Ramsey defines gossip any any talk about a problem to someone who can't fix it. I worry I've done some of this lately, as I discussed my concerns with the church I attend with one of my closest friends; but is there a difference between gossip and seeking another's opinion?
I'll admit, I'd like to take this as a reinforcement of my introversion, and file small talk under "empty chatter." It would be nice to be able to point to another verse that says my being quiet and not talking about every useless thing to kill time is biblical. However, honesty compels me to say that this is probably not the intent.
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