Our speech says a lot about us. James 3:2 says that the man who is able to control his tongue, that is the perfect man. James 3 also says that the tongue can no man tame. So the only way for our tongue to be under control is through the work of the Holy Spirit. God has given us several principles in His Word that define what He wants our speech to be as part of His will for us. 1) Face-to-face communication is best and preferred. 2) Our speech should be limited to what is necessary, and sometimes silence is required. 3) How we speak is just as important as what we say. 4) Speak only the truth - preferably God's Truth-- and do it in love.