Mischievous gossip, criticism of others behind their back, unkind and harsh words, murmuring and complaining, as well as dishonest flattery for the sake of personal advantage ​ — all of these are works of the flesh that disturb the peace of God’s people. ​ — 1 Corinthians 10: 10; 2 Corinthians 12: 20; 1 Timothy 5: 13; Jude 16.
Pahandusttekitav keelepeksmine teiste seljataga kritiseerimine, lahkusetud ja karmid sõnad, nurisemine ja kaebamine, samuti ka ebaaus kiitus isiklike eeliste saamiseks — kõik need on liha teod, mis rikuvad Jumala rahva rahu. — 1. Korintlastele 10: 10 2. Korintlastele 12: 20; 1. Timoteosele 5: 13; Juuda 16.