Helaman 16

It is very interesting to see how Satan works:

22 And many more things did the people imagine up in their hearts, which were foolish and vain; and they were much disturbed, for Satan did stir them up to do iniquity continually; yea, he did go about spreading rumors and contentions upon all the face of the land, that he might harden the hearts of the people against that which was good and against that which should come.

So next time I feel like I want to spread a rumor or start a fight, I would do well to remember that I am probably acting as the devils hands in doing his work. Spreading rumors can take the form of gossip, whether it is true or untrue. Spreading contention can happen on the sports field or in the stands, during my daily commute, at work or school, and even at home. Ah, the home. Yes, that is especially the place where Satan wants widespread rumors and contention. My home is of course the place to start. I can do the most good by seeing that gossip and contention are minimized and then hopefully eliminated altogether from my home.