THE PROPER USE OF WORDS
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 - "Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." 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.