Author	Thread: Hey " LADIES " ..... Verbal Abusers
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Hey " LADIES " ..... Verbal Abusers Posted : 27 Oct, 2024 06:18 AM Beware of controlling men who constantly Verbally abuse. You never want any Husband like that . Biblical Article Scriptures referenced What does the Bible say about verbal abuse? verbal abuse The Bible does not use the term "verbal abuse," but it has much to say about the power of our words. Succinctly stated, “The tongue has the power of life and death” (Proverbs 18:21). Verbal abuse is one weapon in the arsenal of emotional abuse. While the tactics of abuse are many, the ultimate goal is to gain control over someone in order to establish dominance in a relationship. Verbal abuse is not the occasional flare after a bad day or temporary lack of verbal self-control in the midst of a tense moment. It constitutes psychological violence. Verbal abuse is a habitual sin that seldom goes away on its own and can potentially escalate into physical abuse. Overt verbal abuse could include angry outbursts, screaming, swearing, ridicule, name calling, blaming, accusation, criticism, threats, orders, mockery, manipulation, coercion, put-downs, shaming, word twisting, rewriting history, and attacking personal character. Covert verbal abuse is more subtle and cloaks hidden aggression. It feigns concern and has the effect of brainwashing, leaving the victim confused, off balance, and questioning his or her value and abilities. Over the long term, any kind of abuse can leave the victim feeling uncertain, unable to make decisions, and drained of any sense of personhood or value. The victim begins to accept the blame and believe the crushing words that are convincingly and repeatedly thrown at him. The old adage “Sticks and stones can break a bone, but words can never hurt me” is not true. Abusive language has a deep, long lasting effect that can “pierce like swords” (Proverbs 12:18). The Bible contrasts healthy and unhealthy verbal communication. God knows our weaknesses, and has given us His Word to teach us how to use ours in a life giving way. The words we speak reflect what is going on inside of us. Luke 6:45 says, “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Words affect the speaker as well as the receiver. “The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. . . . With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness” (James 3:6, 9). Matthew 5:21–22 categorizes verbal abuse as a serious offense with eternal consequences: “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ [an Aramaic term of contempt meaning “worthless, empty”] is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.” God’s heart on the subject of how we use our words is evident in Scripture. There is no question about the seriousness of the effects on the hearer or the speaker of violent, abusive words. When the words of others have hurt us, we can find healing in the true words of God. When we have hurt others with our words, we can find forgiveness in God and should also seek it from those we have harmed. Those who have been victims of serious verbal abuse may need the help of a counselor or pastor in the healing process. God’s desire is that we “encourage one another and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11) and that we “do not let any unwholesome talk come out of [our] mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs” (Ephesians 4:29). God intends that our words and our relationships be healthy and life giving. Keep in mind, God created the universe with His Word (Genesis 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 24) and Jesus Himself is called the Word of God (John 1:1, 14). His desire is that we recognize the power our words carry and use them as He would. © Copyright 2002-2024 Got Questions Ministries. All rights reserved. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Hey " LADIES " ..... Verbal Abusers Posted : 11 Nov, 2024 05:48 AM What does it mean to be a servant of Christ? In many places in the New Testament, the apostle Paul refers to himself as “a servant of Jesus Christ” (e.g., Romans 1:1; Colossians 4:12; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 4:6). The Lord’s half-brother Jude refers to himself in the same way (Jude 1:1). Rather than capitalize on his close relationship to Jesus, Jude relegated himself to the status of a servant. Jesus’ family, friends, and chosen apostles refer to themselves as His servants, the plain implication being that Jesus is Lord. “Servant” is a translation of the Greek word doulos, which means more literally “a slave or bondservant, someone who sets aside all rights of his own to serve another.” Because the word slave carries such a negative connotation to our modern sensitivities, we often choose the word servant instead. However, servant does not quite capture the real meaning of doulos. Paul said he was a “slave” to Christ. In ancient times, slaves were purchased or born into a slave family and served the master until they died or until the master decided to free them. Some slaves had developed such a close and loving relationship with the master’s family that they wanted to continue serving, even when they could go free. That’s the idea Paul and others were conveying when they referred to themselves as servants of Christ. The Lord has bought us with a high price (1 Corinthians 6:20), and those who come to know Him desire to abandon all rights to Him and choose to serve Him faithfully. A servant of Christ knows who is the King. A servant of Christ is one who has voluntarily set aside his or her personal rights in order to love, serve, and obey the will of God in Christ Jesus. Servants of Christ die daily to sin and fleshly desires, allowing Christ’s life to flow through them (Galatians 2:20). To be a servant of Christ is to seek His will in all things. Our primary desire every day, as servants of Christ, is to honor and glorify the One who bought our freedom from sin (1 Corinthians 10:31). This means we must die to ourselves (Luke 9:23), renounce our right to direct our own lives (Luke 6:46), and seek ways to bring our Master pleasure (Psalm 37:23; Proverbs 11:20). Just as a master in ancient times took on the responsibility of caring for his bondservants, so our Lord says that He will provide all we need when we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33; Philippians 4:19). Our Master, Jesus, has given us instructions in His Word and expects those who profess His name to know them. As we learn more, we do better. Servants of Christ put into practice all they learn about pleasing their Lord. While He has specific jobs for each of us according to the gifts and opportunities He provides, some requirements are universal for anyone called to be a servant of Christ: • Continue in faith. • Destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God. • Take every thought captive to obey Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). • Pursue holy living (1 Peter 1:14–16). • Daily crucify the lusts of the flesh (Romans 6:1–6). • Love brothers and sisters in the faith (1 John 3:14–15). • Store up treasure in heaven (Matthew 6:19–20). • Eagerly await the Master’s return (Revelation 22:20; 2 Timothy 4:8). Servants of Christ do their work humbly and selflessly, desiring only to please their benevolent Master. There’s no pretension, no self-importance, no compensation-seeking in true servanthood. Jesus reminds us of the lowly place a servant occupies: “You also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty’” (Luke 17:10, ESV). Servants of Christ consider their lives on earth as a brief time of preparation for eternity. The hardships and struggles we must face while in the flesh will be far outmatched by the glory and reward awaiting us (2 Corinthians 4:17). Just as a servant who loves his master lives for the master’s approval, so servants of Christ live for the moment He will say, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Master!” (Matthew 25:21, 23) © Copyright 2002-2024 Got Questions Ministries. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Hey " LADIES " ..... Verbal Abusers Posted : 11 Nov, 2024 05:52 AM Men who " constantly " seek to Verbally Abuse Women need Jesus Christ to Deliver them from this spirit of evil. Bible doesn't Support it Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Hey " LADIES " ..... Verbal Abusers Posted : 11 Nov, 2024 06:04 AM Take a Biblical lesson https://www.gotquestions.org/what-comes-out-of-the-mouth-this-defiles.html Post Reply
Handyman62 View Profile History	Hey " LADIES " ..... Verbal Abusers Posted : 11 Nov, 2024 04:34 PM So moonwind how does it feel to defile yourself on here when you post falsehoods about men? Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Hey " LADIES " ..... Verbal Abusers Posted : 12 Nov, 2024 07:24 AM Still on Ask a Girl With Insults shows your attitude! Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Hey " LADIES " ..... Verbal Abusers Posted : 12 Nov, 2024 07:25 AM https://www.gotquestions.org/walk-with-God.html Seek Wisdom Post Reply
freetobe View Profile History	Hey " LADIES " ..... Verbal Abusers Posted : 16 Nov, 2024 01:17 PM I check in once and awhile hoping for the best, when you said, "Still on Ask Women" it gave me a good laugh. Yeah, I see more posts bashing women amongst themselves...and someone says we live in an echo chamber! Everything they complain about fits them to a "T". Not everyone here are really christians, it's easy to say you are, post a picture and try to convince others you are. So sad, these forums are a graveyard except for the woman bashers. Happy hunting lol. Post Reply
Handyman62 View Profile History	Hey " LADIES " ..... Verbal Abusers Posted : 16 Nov, 2024 03:29 PM So freetobe are you a Christian? So far I haven't seen anything that would lead me to believe you are one. Like I said in another post which you just quoted from are again posting something that fits what I said to a tee. And yet you don't even see it. Or do you? Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Hey " LADIES " ..... Verbal Abusers Posted : 18 Nov, 2024 08:32 AM Rarely Anything you post in here has any Biblical Support! Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	Hey " LADIES " ..... Verbal Abusers Posted : 18 Nov, 2024 08:33 AM You still posting in Ask a Girl! Stalking Women's topics and posts. And posting against Women. Seems you the one in Error! Post Reply

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