3. What is one test of a perfect man?
“If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.” James 3:2.
4. How did Christ teach the importance of guarding our speech?
“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” Matt. 12:36, 37.
5. To whom are our words all known?
“For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, Thou knowest it altogether.” Ps. 139:4.
6. Of what are one's words an index?
“Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.” Matt. 12:34.
7. What conduct is condemned by the Scriptures?
“Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor: I am the Lord.” Lev. 19:16.