Idle Words

[Guest Biblicist]

the book of james has an awful lot to say about this and, of course, proverbs is filled with it.

I agree 100% More can be found in Peter's books.

I would love it if both of you would post the scripture you are refering to. It would add so much to the conversation.

[Fraught]

james 1:26 - if you claim to be religious but don

[OneLight]

I would also add James 4:11-12

Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?

Even though the next bit of scripture does not contain "words", we can look at it and think about measuring our words by it.

1 Peter 1:13-25

Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written,

[Guest Biblicist]

Thank you!

[Vickilynn]

Shalom Bib,

This is such a powerful study,

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!