The Bible treats rudeness as a failure of love. Paul says love “is not arrogant or rude” (1 Corinthians 13:4-5), Titus 3:2 asks for “perfect courtesy toward all people”, and 1 Peter 2:17 begins “Honor everyone.” In Matthew 5:22 Jesus extends the commandment against murder to anger and insults. Other passages deal with contempt and talking down to people (Proverbs 11:12, James 3:9-10), with speech that builds up rather than wounds (Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 4:6), and with how to answer…
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