Taming the Tongue
If we could memorize just one verse from the New Testament, put it into practice and never violate it, we would resolve half to three-fourths of the problems in our homes, schools, and churches. The verse is Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Isn't it amazing that we have the power to give grace to others through the proper use of our words? If we said nothing to put others down, and only built up others as Ephesians 4:29 commands, we would be part of God's construction crew in the church instead of members of Satan's wrecking crew