What the Bible says about Verbal Abuse Scripture also shows us that the very words we speak can be considered as a form of violence: Proverbs 10:6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. Matthew 5:21,22 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire As followers of Christ we are encouraged to consider everything we say to one another, whether it stands the test of being for the benefit of the hearer - verbal abuse surely does not qualify: Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this mans religion is vain. James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. Ephesians 4:31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
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