Date: July 13, 2026. Lesson 136-2026. Title: Silencing Gossip and Pursuing Peace at Home

July 13, 2026

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The north wind drives away rain. So does an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. That proverb from Proverbs 25:23 is not about losing your temper. It is about the most economical form of correction available: a wordless, unmistakable look of displeasure that silences gossip without giving it a platform to defend itself.

This episode of Morning Manna, hosted by Rick Wiles with Dr. Raymond Burkhardt, walks through Proverbs 25:23-24, arguing that the two verses together address the two primary environments where a man’s peace is most consistently threatened: the communal environment (the backbiting tongue) and the domestic environment (the contentious woman). The governing wisdom is the same: certain social and domestic conditions are not improved by endurance or by hoping they will resolve on their own. They require either decisive, wordless confrontation or deliberate withdrawal.

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What you'll learn

1 (04:35) **Opening and Context of Proverbs 25:23-24** - Rick Wiles and Dr. Raymond Burkhardt introduce the lesson on two verses about backbiting and domestic contention.
2 (09:33) **The North Wind and the Angry Countenance** - Explaining the mechanism of how a silent, displeased face disperses a backbiting tongue.
3 (16:00) **Practical Application: The Wordless Stare** - Rick Wiles and Dr. Burkhardt give a practical demonstration of how to handle a backbiter without engaging them.
4 (23:57) **The Septuagint's Different Take** - Contrasting the King James and Septuagint versions of the proverb.
5 (28:37) **Verse 24: The Contentious Woman and the Wide House** - Introducing the repeated proverb about domestic strife and its emphatic nature.
6 (31:10) **The Picture of Domestic Misery** - Describing the literal and emotional picture of the man driven to the rooftop.
7 (35:04) **A Direct Address to Abusers and Victims** - Rick Wiles preaches directly to those in the situation, calling out the sin and offering a path.

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Rick Wiles

Show Notes

In today's Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart examine Proverbs 25:23–24, where Solomon addresses two of the greatest threats to peace: the destructive power of gossip and the misery of continual strife. The study explores how righteous disapproval can silence a backbiting tongue, why believers must refuse to participate in slander, and what Scripture teaches about living in an atmosphere of constant contention. Drawing from both the King James Version and the Septuagint, Rick and Doc show that genuine peace requires both the courage to confront sin and the wisdom to recognize when conflict has become spiritually destructive. Lesson 136-2026 Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart You can partner with us by visiting MannaNation.com, calling 1-888-519-4935, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961 MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today! www.megafire.world Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves! www.AmericanReserves.com It’s the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today! www.Amazon.com/Final-Day Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! www.books.apple.com/final-day Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. www.Sacrificingliberty.com