Quotes about Rumors

The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.

He does not say: "There dare not be an evil rumor," but rather: "There will be evil rumors. The world will revile him and hold him to be a wicked scoundrel, a heretic, and a deceiver.

Our churches are being destroyed by gossip. What is it about us that wants to hear all the garbage?

Billy Graham Dead? We Know Better.

You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.

A lie will go round the world while truth is pulling its boots on.

Paul's purpose, in any case, was not to encourage the Thessalonians' tendency toward lurid apocalyptic speculation, but to assure them that, despite fears and rumors, God was in charge. Jesus was indeed the coming world ruler, and they, as his people, were secure.

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus

They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.”

It shows us that it is never wise to turn an entirely deaf ear when the report of a disaster comes to hand, because in this instance the main facts were conveyed across country, striking the great arterial caravan route at Unyanyembé, and getting at once into a channel that would ensure the intelligence reaching Zanzibar. On the other hand, false reports never lag on their journey:—how often has Livingstone been killed in former years!

Every time I make an assumption about someone who has hurt or disappointed me without confirming it, I believe a lie about this person in my head. This assumption is a misrepresentation of reality. Because I have not checked it out with the other person, it is very possible I am believing something untrue. It is also likely I will pass that false assumption around to others.

When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.