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What does the Bible say about controlling the tongue?

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The Bible teaches that the tongue is powerful and can defile the whole body, and emphasizes the need for self-control and reliance on God's grace.

The scriptures highlight the importance of our words and the need for self-control, particularly in Psalm 39:1, where David resolves to guard his tongue. James 3:5-8 teaches that the tongue, though small, can boast of great things and is an unruly evil that no man can tame. This necessitates a reliance on God's grace to control our speech and to avoid causing harm through our words. David acknowledges this struggle and resolves to take heed to his words, recognizing that without God's help, we cannot manage our sinful tendencies.
Scripture References: Psalm 39:1, James 3:5-8, James 3:2, James 1:26, Matthew 12:34, Ecclesiastes 9:2, James 3:1-2; James 1:19; James 2:12; James 4:11, James 3:3-12, Matthew 12:34-37, James 3:1-12, James 3:3-6, Matthew 12:36-37, Romans 3:10-12

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