Bible versesProverbs 15:1 - A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 18:21 - The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7 - There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,
Ephesians 4:26 - "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,
Collossians 4:6 - Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
James 1:26 - If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.
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MeaningBad reaction can cause fighting, where an understanding reaction can calm someone.
Your tongue can hurt someone bad by telling lies, and those who lie will know it, and bad will come to them!
There is a time for everything
Don’t do sin (fighting) if you are angry, and forgive one another before you go to bed.
Be graceful when your talk. Ask God to talk through you so that you may answer the correct way (please God with your words and actions)
Do not break each other down.
Lift each other up and build the kingdom of God. You cannot say you are a Christian if you fight, swear or lie, you only deceive yourself.
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Communication
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If people did not communicate, we wouldn't be able to know what others wanted, what to do or where to go. Communication is also important if you have pent-up emotions. If the feelings are bad or sad, and you do not express them, they can start to make you disagreeable and/or distraught. If the feelings are happy, they might make you overly spunky or giddy. If you have pent-up feelings, talk to someone about them. Or I suggest running laps for your friends' and parents' sake!
During great disturbances in your life, such as a move, school change or parents' divorce, it is a good idea to talk to someone so you can deal with your feelings and move on, making the best of the situation. The crucial thing is to express your feelings. Otherwise, these feelings can get stuck inside your head, circle around and never get out, and lead to problems.
Communication involves talking and listening--they go hand in hand. Relationships are two-sided; each person has a responsibility to make themselves heard and to hear other people. If you are always listening, or if you are always talking, the relationship is not balanced.
A key to successful communication is not to blame the other person. Use "I" statements instead of "you" statements. Express how you feel instead of blaming the other person. Setbacks may occur, but keep working at it!
During great disturbances in your life, such as a move, school change or parents' divorce, it is a good idea to talk to someone so you can deal with your feelings and move on, making the best of the situation. The crucial thing is to express your feelings. Otherwise, these feelings can get stuck inside your head, circle around and never get out, and lead to problems.
Communication involves talking and listening--they go hand in hand. Relationships are two-sided; each person has a responsibility to make themselves heard and to hear other people. If you are always listening, or if you are always talking, the relationship is not balanced.
A key to successful communication is not to blame the other person. Use "I" statements instead of "you" statements. Express how you feel instead of blaming the other person. Setbacks may occur, but keep working at it!
Communication Skills
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Pre-Conversation (Before)
1. Cool off
2. Know what's important to you
3. Guess what's important to them
During the Conversation
1. Listen (actively!)
2. Make eye contact
3. Express your views
4. Use "I" statements, especially when talking about something negative
5. Understand everyone's point of view
6. Set ground rules
7. Don't react - reflect
8. Be specific
Post-Conversation (After)
1. Keep your end of the agreement
2. Reflect