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Slow to speak

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. James 1:19-21 We will be finishing the first chapter of James tomorrow in the ladies' study. One of the questions to be discussed is "How crucial is it that we bridle or control our tongues?" There were several passages in the New Testament for us to consider. Some other passages in the Old Testament came to mind as I was preparing for the study. Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Job 38:1-2 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Truthful lips en...