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A Call for Unity

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to
God, Who is unseen. Then God Who sees what is done in secret,
will reward you. (Matthew, 6: 6)

Saying Nice Things

Do you not see how Allah makes a metaphor of a good
word: a good tree whose roots are firm and whose
branches are in heaven? Allah makes metaphors for peo-
ple so that, hopefully, they will pay heed. (Surah
Abraham: 24-25)

The Torah

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue
can break a bone. (Proverbs, 25: 15)
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words pro-
mote instruction. (Proverbs, 16: 21)
… I have resolved that my mouth will not sin. (Psalm, 17: 3)
The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the
wicked gushes evil. (Proverbs, 15: 28)

The Gospel

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but
only what is helpful for building others up according to their
needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (Ephesians, 4: 29)
Let your conversation always be full of grace, seasoned with salt,
so that you may know how to answer everyone. (Colossians, 4: 6)
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good?

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