Sunday, June 10, 2012

Proper way of talk

Ephesians 5:4-6 NIV84

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person–such a man is an idolater–has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.

I think for guys it is so easy to bond with each other by telling crass jokes. Even if they're not directed at anyone it is still going against what god has commanded us to do. Which is essentially to keep it clean. In Ephesians we are called to quite telling obscenities but only speak of thanksgivings. Of course edification is the most meaningful way of conversing but I feel like only edifying and not speaking of anything else is hard. The most important moral of this verse is to control the tongue so it doesn't slip. Do our best not to receive gods wraith.

Thank you God for the grace that I always take for granted. Help me to control my tongue and truly change the way I speak. I know lately I have been failing to keep my comments clean but I ask that you send your spirit to correct and change my habits. I want to live in obedience so by you will be magnified .

In jesus name amen

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