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Ephesians 4:29, New International Version (NIV): 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.

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Sadly, this lie has been spoken and believed by many, if not all of us. Words are powerful weapons! What we say to one another can either tear down or build up. James, the brother of Jesus, tells us that our tongue is the most powerful muscle in our body.

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