“The best time for you to hold your tongue is the time you feel you must say something or bust.”-Josh Bilings
Unfortunately, in most homes, we find families throwing hurtful, intimidating and careless words that cause pain, fear and guilt. Most people have learnt too late what the bible means when it says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Prov. 18:21). How many of us have wrecked havoc on our spouses, children, brothers or sisters with our words? How many have killed dreams, emotions, and destroyed years of building relationships with the hurtful things said.
Even though you may be an expert with the quick retorts and swear language, what do you gain when you fire off such verbal abuses?.
The bible speaks of the tongue’s destructive power and warns that those who misuse their tongue will eat whatever fruit they plant. This is often resentment, discord, revenge and poison to their relationships. On the other hand, those who sow kindness, love, and encouragement in their speech will also reap the good fruits.
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