Few of us will be deceived by outright temptations to sin, but by the subtle “little foxes” like gossip and meddling.  We seem to think we may entertain “acceptable sins”, but God hates all sin; there is no distinction with Him.  If we are to remain in the light, then we must bring all this darkness to the light by reproving anyone who speaks gossip in our presence.  That is how we keep the unity of the Holy Spirit in our fellowship.