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Behold the Silent Killer…

By Titilayo Kupoliyi

Tongue is a small sense organ but the most deadly. This part of the body has the ability to build or destroy.
Unfortunately, people often talk down on others despite its effects on them.
The Bible in Psalm 34:12-13 says “Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.”
Also, Proverbs 10:11 – “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life…”
Proverbs 10:19 – “Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.”
Despite numerous bible verses on the need for people to tame their tongues because of its potency, most parents use negative words on their children/wards, yet expect them to excel in life.
As a parent, you can’t continue depositing negative words in your children/wards and expect them excel or navigate life successfully.
Furthermore, there is an adage that says whatever one sows, he or she reaps.
It behoves on every parent to cultivate the habit of speaking right to their children/wards as this plays a key role in navigating their directions in life.

Proverbs 18:21 butresses the need for speaking right, It says life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
As parents, it is important to pray and speak rightly everytime under any circumstance to see the expected results in children/wards

Also, people should cultivate the attitude of using edifying words in relatting with others as abusive words can have negative psychological effects on people which might lead them to suicide, low self esteem and depression.

Hence, people should consciously strive to speak right as it has its impact on the hearer, this is as highlighted in Proverbs 12:18 “Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.”
Above all, some tips for controlling the tongue include thinking before you speak, speaking the truth in love, listening more than you talk, and apologizing when necessary.

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