The Bible has much to do with instructing people on issues concerning the use of the tongue. For it is true that we are the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus and because of this even our speech and responses change; for the Bible says in GALATIANS 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, Gentleness (meekness, humility), selfcontrol (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge].” The man of God 63
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