Filthy Speech Bothers Christians

Ken

If filthy speech does not bother you, then you are at home in the world. Lot was bothered by the filthy lifestyle of Sodom and Gomorrah, which included their speech. “And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked” (2Peter 2:7 KJV). We brand our Christianity as worthless, when we use filthy speech. “If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain” (James 1:26). Great plainness of speech keeps us from using filthy speech. “Let your word be Yes, yes or No, no. More than this is from the evil one” (Matthew 5:37 NET). How do we prevent filthy speech and promote godly communication? Present your mouth to the Holy Spirit to direct. “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer” (Psalm 19:14). In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.