Scripture Cards: Talking About Others

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:

For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.

In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision,

Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: