There is the adage that “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”  That is not true.  Our words cause damage in our close relationships and with those we do not know.  Practicing our faith includes taming our tongue, as James teaches.  The book of James notes more than once the significance of what comes out of our mouths, and how it is evidence of practicing our faith or not. 

Scripture - James 3:1-12