2 Samuel 13

"28 Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, “Watch now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon!’ then kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant.” 29 So the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and each one got on his mule and fled. 30 And it came to pass, while they were on the way, that news came to David, saying, “Absalom has killed all the king’s sons, and not one of them is left!” 31 So the king arose and tore his garments and lay on the ground, and all his servants stood by with their clothes torn. 32 Then Jonadab the son of Shimeah, David’s brother, answered and said, “Let not my lord suppose they have killed all the young men, the king’s sons, for only Amnon is dead. "


This is a good passage to teach us to go to the primary source for informationn to prevent believing in false information. This also is the same when interacting with people. If someone talks about someone else to you, you should not be too quick to assume whatever is passed on to you is the complete story. The best source of information is still from the someone else that is being talked about. Many times misunderstandings result because of rumors and gossips. At its worst, a simple misunderstanding could cause two people to hate each other. We should be careful not become a tool for Satan and fall into this temptation. Be careful not to cause disharmony amongst our spiritual family with careless words.