Verses on Using Good Language & Avoiding Bad Speech

1. Ephesians 4:29 (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."

2. Colossians 3:8 (NIV)
"But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips."

3. Proverbs 15:1 (ESV)
"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

4. James 3:10 (NIV)
"Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be."

5. Proverbs 21:23 (NIV)
"Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity."

6. Matthew 12:36-37 (NIV)
"But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."

7. James 1:26 (NIV)
"Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless."

You said:
ellen g white writings regarding the matter

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Ellen G. White consistently emphasized the importance of using speech to uplift and edify others, aligning with biblical principles. Here are key insights from her writings:

🗣️ Speech as a Divine Gift

Ellen G. White viewed the ability to speak as a precious gift from God, one that should be cultivated and used responsibly. She highlighted the significant influence of our words, both for good and harm, and stressed the need for careful consideration in our speech. ellenwhite.org

🚫 Avoiding Corrupt and Unwholesome Talk

She cautioned against speech that could mislead or harm others, emphasizing that words should be used to build up and not tear down. This includes avoiding impure hints and any communication that could detract from holy principles. m.egwwritings.org

💬 The Power of Words

Ellen G. White acknowledged the difficulty in controlling speech but emphasized its importance in Christian life. She noted that the hasty, reckless use of speech is often at the root of church troubles and that education in proper speech is essential. m.egwwritings.org

🛡️ Guarding Against Negative Speech

She advised that all should make a concerted effort to use correct language, recognizing that speech can be a powerful tool for good or evil. She also warned against the use of hasty, common words and emphasized the need for silence when words would be better left unsaid. m.egwwritings.org

For a comprehensive exploration of Ellen G. White's counsel on speech, you can refer to her book The Voice in Speech and Song, available here: The Voice in Speech and Song. ++ellenwhite.org+10m.egwwritings.org+10m.egwwritings.org+10
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You said:
translate this to kinyarwanda

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Dore ibisobanuro by’ibitekerezo bya Ellen G. White bijyanye no gukoresha amagambo meza no kwirinda amagambo mabi, bisobanuye mu Kinyarwanda:

🗣️ Ijambo nk’impano iva ku Mana

Ellen G. White yabonaga ubushobozi bwo kuvuga nk’impano y’agaciro iva ku Mana, igomba gukenerwa no gukoreshwa neza. Yavugaga ko amagambo yacu agira ingaruka zikomeye – zaba nziza cyangwa mbi – bityo tugomba kwitonda cyane mu byo tuvuga.

🚫 Kwirinda amagambo mabi no atari meza

Yasabaga abantu kwirinda amagambo ashobora kuyobya cyangwa kubabaza abandi. Yavuze ko amagambo dukoresha agomba kuba yubaka, atari ayo gusenya. Ibi birimo no kwirinda amagambo arimo imico mibi cyangwa ibishobora guhindura ibitekerezo by’abantu kuri gahunda z’Imana.

💬 Imbaraga ziri mu magambo

Ellen G. White yemeye ko kugenzura amagambo tuvuga bigoye, ariko yabonaga ko ari ngombwa mu buzima bwa gikirisitu. Yavuze ko amagambo yihuse kandi adatekerejwe kenshi ari intandaro y’amakimbirane mu itorero, kandi ko abantu bagomba kwigishwa kuvuga neza.

🛡️ Kwirinda amagambo y’uburakari cyangwa adafite umumaro

Yagize inama ko abantu bagomba kwitoza gukoresha amagambo meza, bubaha kandi afatika. Yanavuze ko hari igihe umuntu akwiriye guhitamo guceceka aho kuvuga amagambo ashobora kugira ingaruka mbi.

👉 Ushobora gusoma igitabo cye cyihariye kuri iki kibazo, “Ijwi mu Kuvuga no kuririmba (The Voice in Speech and Song)”, ukoresheje iyi link:
📖 Soma hano++