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How to develop a discipline of restrained speech...

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Michael Foster
Jul 22, 2023
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Scripture warns about saying a lot and doing so rashly.

It associates “restrained words” with a “cool spirit.”

- “Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.” Pr 17:27

- “When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” Pr 10:19

Conversely, it associates t…

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