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   Is eavesdropping a sin?

   • If we hear something juicy, we often don’t want to keep it to ourselves, so eavesdropping becomes the first step to gossiping. On those occasions when spying or eavesdropping is done with altruistic motives, then it is allowable. But any hint of selfishness, egoism, or voyeurism taints it with sin.

   What does the Bible say about spying/eavesdropping?

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   Why do we eavesdrop?

   • When we spy or eavesdrop due to selfish motives, we are crossing a line. Envy, jealousy, or desire for revenge may wrongly motivate us to eavesdrop or spy on someone. If our intent is to use the information gained to give ourselves an unfair advantage or to harm someone else, then eavesdropping is wrong.

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   Is eavesdropping a breach of privacy?

   • Eavesdropping, secretly listening to a private conversation, is a violation of privacy and often a breach of trust. But eavesdropping also has its place. It could have been eavesdropping that prevented the murder of Paul ( Acts 23:16) and thwarted the assassination of King Xerxes ( Esther 2:21–23 ).

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   Is spying a sin?

   • When we spy or eavesdrop on someone, we are trying to gain information that is not being willingly shared with us. There are many cases in which eavesdropping or spying is a sin. But in other cases there may, in fact, be legitimate reasons to spy or eavesdrop. Spies are employed by governments as a part of their national security.

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   Nov 11, 2022 · Eavesdropping, secretly listening to a private conversation, is a violation of privacy and often a breach of trust. But eavesdropping also has its place. It could have been eavesdropping that prevented the murder of Paul (Acts 23:16) and thwarted the assassination of King Xerxes (Esther 2:21–23).

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   For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.

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   Jan 28, 2024 · Spying or eavesdropping in hopes of catching others in wrongdoing violates the spirit of love. – Believers are encouraged to speak truthfully to one another (Ephesians 4:25) and avoid deception (1 Peter 2:1). Spying and eavesdropping often rely on some degree of deception.

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Like many things, eavesdropping could lead a person into the realm of mortal sin; for instance, if the topic of the conversation turned out to be graphic. Also, an eavesdropper might learn something that subsequently complicates a decision that he has to make.

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   Jul 17, 2024 · The sin lies in the purpose behind the action. When we spy or eavesdrop due to selfish motives, we are crossing a line. Envy, jealousy, or a desire for revenge may wrongly motivate us to eavesdrop or spy on someone.

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   Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven, east of Bethel, and said to them, “Go up and spy out the land.”. And the men went up and spied out Ai. And they returned to Joshua and said to him, “Do not have all the people go up, but let about two or three thousand men go up and attack Ai.

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   26 Bible Verses about Spying. Most Relevant Verses. Psalm 37:32. Verse Concepts. The wicked spies upon the righteous. And seeks to kill him. Genesis 42:9. Verse Concepts. Joseph remembered the dreams which he had about them, and said to them, “You are spies; you have come to look at the undefended parts of our land.” Genesis 42:14.