Verbal Abuse

But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.

For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.

Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

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.

Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.

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.

Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!

Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”