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It has been said that communication is to a relationship what blood is to the human body. Communication nourishes and sustains a relationship

1 peter 3:8-11

The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling 2 Definitions and Key Thoughts

According to some marital experts, up to 90 percent of couples seeking counseling say communication issues are at the root of their problems.

Proverbs 18:21 NKJV

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

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Key Passages

Pr 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,And those who love it will eat its fruit.

Ec 5:2–3 Do not be rash with your mouth,And let not your heart utter anything hastily before God.For God is in heaven, and you on earth;Therefore let your words be few.For a dream comes through much activity,And a fool’s voice is known by his many words.

Mt 12:34–37 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. …

Lk 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

Jas 3:1–12 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. …

1 Pe 3:15–16 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.