Verbal Abuse
10 passages
- Matthew 12:36–37
36But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. 37For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Read it in context - Titus 3:10
Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,
Read it in context - Psalm 34:18
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.
Read it in context - Colossians 3:19
Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
Read it in context - Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Read it in context - Proverbs 22:24
Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,
Read it in context - Ephesians 4:31
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.
Read it in context - 1 Corinthians 7:15
But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.
Read it in context - James 3:10
Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!
Read it in context - 1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
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