It is so easy to pass on the thing that rides high in interest.
No one initiates or engages in conversation concerning things that are boring to him.
It is not different for the Christian, except that the Soldier of The Cross has a heightened sensitivity to what divides the Brethren.
God's Word makes it clear that God hates anything that sows discord among the Brethren.
The flesh is so invested.
What hurts.
What is unjust.
What is unresolved.
What is incorrect.
Oh, Soldier, guard that tongue. The impact of your words are magnified to a greater degree than the words that came into your ears. That is why James gives so much power to the tongue. Each time something is passed on, it is multiplied in damaging momentum.
What you see or hear must be committed to prayer before sharing it.
Be willing to let the Lord have room or victory by your silence, or room or victory by your prayerful sharing. Both will be the same if prepared by prayer.
Commit the matter to Him. Aloud.