Adapted from James 1:19, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 19:14

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this:

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

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.

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its…