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The responses on thread are just sad.
Kind of makes me wish Jesus had said something about this.
Oh wait.
He did.
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell."
-Matthew 5:21-22
"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."
-Matthew 7:12
Well, Paul should have said something, too!
Oh wait...
"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."
-Ephesians 4:29
Uh, well, if it was a really big deal one of the original Twelve would have said something, right?
Oh...
"With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water."
-James 3:9-12
And just in case the point hasn't been clearly addressed, here are a few other words of wisdom on the subject:
Kind of makes me wish Jesus had said something about this.
Oh wait.
He did.
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell."
-Matthew 5:21-22
"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."
-Matthew 7:12
Well, Paul should have said something, too!
Oh wait...
"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."
-Ephesians 4:29
Uh, well, if it was a really big deal one of the original Twelve would have said something, right?
Oh...
"With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water."
-James 3:9-12
And just in case the point hasn't been clearly addressed, here are a few other words of wisdom on the subject:
Adam Hamilton said:Does the Lord give us an exemption from practicing the Scriptures when it comes to our political leaders, those who hold office, and others with whom we disagree? Are we allowed to lay aside the Golden Rule? Do James’ and Paul’s and Jesus’ words regarding our speech and our enemies no longer apply when discussing those with whom we disagree politically? As James says, "This should not be so!"
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In many ways the evidence of our faith is found in our ability to control our tongue (or our keyboard). When you find Christians who speak ill of others, who tell half-truths, who resort to name-calling, remember the words of Jesus and the apostles and ask if this person reflects the life Christ calls us to. The most important time to ask that question is the next time you prepare to hit the ENTER key when you are saying of another "You fool!" or let loose your own "unwholesome talk.”