The Living Community

The Power of Speech

The purpose of this lesson is to explore the power of speech. We will be studying the commandment to not bear false witness by our speech—the importance of truthfulness—as well as the commandment to refrain from speech that uses God’s name irreverently or that makes unnecessary oaths.

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Author

Kathleen O'Connell Chesto

Dr. Kathleen O'Connell Chesto is a well-known author and speaker on family spirituality who draws on her many experiences as a wife and mother. She holds a doctor of ministry degree from Hartford Seminary and a master of arts in religious studies from St. Joseph College in West Hartford.