We must include the covert acts of meanness, that are not seen by most but felt by the victims. It isn't only the tongue that is the problem in many relationships, it is the hidden and covert contempt that chips away at the victims soul. They pretend to care, but deeply hate those they wish to destroy.
Proverbs 29:5-6 "5 A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. 6 By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.…"
Psalm 21:23 "Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles."
James 3:2
For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.
Psalm 141:3
Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!
Proverbs 12:13
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 13:3
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
No comments:
Post a Comment