An anonymous writer once stated, The tongue can be a blessing, And the tongue can be a curse; Say, friend, how are you using yours: For better or for worse?<\/p>\n
Theres no question that in the last fifty years, our societys use of crude and vulgar language has increased, but the language that issues forth from the tongue of a Christian should never be of that variety (Colossians 4:6). Rather, we need to be very careful then, how [we] live not as unwise but as wise (Ephesians 5:15 NIV), thinking about how to honor God with our words.<\/p>\n
We please the Lord with our tongue, when we show discernment. The Proverb writer tells us, He who restrains his lips is wise (Proverbs 10:19) and later on in the book, he reminds us that when we speak, we are to filter the words that escape from our lips: Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles (Proverbs 21:23).<\/p>\n
It is important for us to use kind, positive words again, the Proverb writer writes, A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness (Proverbs 15:1-2).<\/p>\n
We are to avoid unsound or unhealthy words. Paul exhorts us to let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth (Ephesians 4:29) setting a strong standard for using a godly vocabulary. He told young Timothy, Hold fast the pattern of sound words, which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 1:13).<\/p>\n
Brethren and friends, we honor God, when we select wholesome, sound, and godly words that are pleasing and acceptable to Him (cf. Matthew 12:34-37).<\/p>\n
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