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What does the Bible say about social media?
Scripture has much to say about our words: their power, their speed and the wisdom of listening more than speaking.
What Scripture says
Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Ephesians 4:29
“Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
James 1:19
“So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;”
Proverbs 15:1
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
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