“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thess 5:11 “IF it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. ” Romans 12:8 “Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.” Acts 9:31

Oh Lord, Holy Spirit help us. Let the words of our mouth edify and not tear down. “Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.” Proverbs 26:20 A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.” Proverbs 16:28 “For I am afraid that when I come I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find me as you want me to be. I fear that there may be discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance and disorder.” 2 Corin 12:20 “He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people,” Acts 20:2