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Introduction. -The world in which we live is filled with obscene language, foul gestures and dirty jokes. -Many Christians are easily caught up in profane talk as well. -We need to understand how God expects us to speak… . Some Simple Facts….

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  1. Introduction -The world in which we live is filled with obscene language, foul gestures and dirty jokes -Many Christians are easily caught up in profane talk as well -We need to understand how God expects us to speak…

  2. Some Simple Facts… -Foul language appears in many different areas of our lives -The multitude of those who use curse words, use them as their regular vocabulary -Most of these people are ignorant of or are blatantly disregarding God’s words about our speech

  3. Does It Really Matter What I Say? -Your speech determines whether you are evil or good (Matthew 12:34-35) -We will give account for every word that we speak (Matthew 12:36-37)

  4. Does It Really Matter What I Say? -Christians are to put away profane language (Ephesians 4:29; I Peter 2:1) -It is the ungodly that use such inappropriate talk (Psalm 10:4, 7)

  5. Does It Really Matter What I Say? -The same mouth should not speak blessing and cursing (James 3:8-12; Colossians 4:6) -Jokes or foolish talking that are filthy must be avoided by saints (Eph. 5:3-4)

  6. How Can I Solve This Issue? -We need to know when to close our mouth in avoiding sins of the tongue (Psalm 39:1) -Remember that you are seeking things above (Col. 3:1-11)

  7. How Can I Solve This Issue? -We need to purify our hearts and be willing to put away the perverse lips (Prov. 4:23-24) -We can control the heart by meditating on pure things (Phil. 4:8-9)

  8. How Can I Solve This Issue? -Our goals and personal decisions must place spiritual endeavors first (Acts 24:16; I Cor. 10:32) -May we pray that our lives be free of all offenses (Phil. 1:9-11)

  9. APPLICATION -While our mouths can be used to glorify God and edify others, it is obvious that by our words we can be condemned -Let us determine to bless others and give thanks and praise to God all the days of our lives

  10. You Can Call On The Lord Today! -Are you sure that you have washed away your sins? Acts 22:16 “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”

  11. Confess The Name Of Jesus -Hear John 12:48 -Believe John 8:24 -Repent Luke 13:3 -Confess Matthew 10:32-33 -Baptized Mark 16:16 -Faithful Matthew 24:13

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