In the bible we read, “Let not corrupt communication proceed from your mouth.” Corrupt communication meaning degrading comments, gossip, anything that hurts, shames, humiliates, or causes pain. This can be a problem in families, because sometimes the people that are closest to us seem to be the ones that we hurt the most. So how do we overcome this? In the bible we also find the answer to this question. Someone asked Christ what the greatest commandment was. He said to love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, soul, strength, and mind. This is the first step we need to take in avoiding corrupt communication. If we love Him we will have a greater desire to love others, because we will be filled with His love. Christ then says that the second greatest commandment is similar. We are to love others as we love ourselves. Of course this isn’t always easy. We’re not perfect, but how can we be better about loving others? President Eyring once said, "If you ponder the scriptures and begin to do what you covenanted with God to do, I can promise you that you will feel more love for God and more of His love for you." As we begin to reflect on the scriptures, and our covenants of who we are, we will have a greater desire to love and avoid “corrupt communication.”