Introduction
James 1:26Matthew 12:30-37
Mark 3:30 - They were claiming He was doing His miracles by the power of Satan.Matthew 12:28-29Language comes out of the heart. If the heart is bad, the language will be also.Matthew 15:17There are some words like “hell” that are good, Biblical words, but they should not be used in a flippant way that cheapens the meaning of the word.How much more so for the name of God!Ezra 9:6 - “Oh my God”Ephesians 4:29; 5:3-5
Avoid things that are vulgar, impure, or unkind.Be careful of innuendo. It is possible to say impure things while only using “good” words.Colossians 3:8; 4:5-6
We want to show love to others!James 3:9-10
Consistently use good speech.I Peter 3:10
Don’t speak evil or be deceitful.Euphemisms
The main principal is respect for God.Word origins
I Corinthians 10:27-28 - Meat offered to idols.Conclusion
Language is serious to God!James 1:26