In this discussion area, we will be following the same rules that John Wesley handwrote and were then used by the Methodist church, regarding gossip:

1.  That we will not listen to or inquire after any ill concerning each other.

2.  That if we hear any ill concerning each other we will not be in a hurry to believe it.

3.  That as soon as possible we will communicate what we hear, by speaking to or writing

     to the person concerned.

4.  That until we have done this we will not write or speak a syllable of it to any other   

     person whatsoever.

5.  That neither will we mention it, after we have done this, to any other person

     whatsoever.

6.  That we will make no exceptions to these rules, unless we think ourselves absolutely

     obliged in conscience to do so.

Remember that we are not only to hold back about speaking poorly about other women, but also, we must respect our husbands.  It is not your right, just because you are married to the man, to vent about what you perceive to be his flaws.  This qualifies as gossip and slandering, which are absolutely unacceptable.  The only case in which you will be allowed to complain about your husband is if he is abusing you and this is the only place you can safely share that information.  That is the ONLY case that speaking negatively about husbands will be acceptable.

Other rules on this site:

1.  Do not make anyone feel stupid for what they have to say.

2.  Do not tell anybody they are wrong in their choices as a mom, unless they are

     unscriptural, neglectful or abusive (according to the law, not just your own opinion).

Any posts that are found which do not fit into the above rules will be deleted.

John Wesley's "Six Points of Methodism" was copied out of A Woman's High Calling: 10 Essentials for Godly Living, by Elizabeth George, page 65.