When Words Become Weapons

" There exists the one speaking thoughtlessly as with a stabs of a sword."
{Proverbs 12:18 }

Within weeks after the wedding, it started, " says Elaine."
" Unkind remarks, belittling comments, and efforts to put down.

I was no match for my husband.
His quick mind and quick tongue could twist and distort everything I said."

Throughout the marriage Elaine has been subjected to an insidious type of assault that leaves no scars and elicits little sympathy.
Sadly , her situation has not improved with the passing of time.

We have been married now for more then 12 years, " she said.
There is not a day that passes without his being critical and sarcastic toward me , useing harsh, vulgar speech."

The Bible is not exaggerating when it says the tounge can be " an unruly injuriuos thing,.
Full of death-dealing poision."
{ James 3:8 } { compare Psalm 140:3}

This is especially true in marriage.