04/20/2017
Good morning everyone I hope you are having a wonderful week!
MESSAGE OF THE WEEK: "No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear."
-Ephesians 4:29
In today's society. People don't always consider curse words to be "bad" by using the excuses "oh it's just a word" or "that wasn't a bad word back In bible times so it's okay that I say it."
I feel this is a common problem because people aren't as connected to the word of God in the way they should be. If you notice, the Bible doesn't just list off a bunch of curse words and say "don't say these." The word states that "NO FOUL LANGUAGE is to come from your mouth."
Now when I read that, I know what foul language is. So I know that if a word wasn't considered bad in bible times but it is now, I PROBABLY shouldn't say it.
Though times may change, foul language is still foul language.
Ultimately when it comes down to it you have to ask yourself, would God be pleased with the words I speak? When I speak, do the words I say build people up or tear people down? If God was standing right in front of me, would I still say that word?
That really puts it into perspective doesn't it? It's so easy to let a word "slip." That's because we hear these words everywhere: in movies, tv shows, school, work, the store, music, and so on.
This is why you have to guard your heart. Like I said last week, what ever you allow into your heart is what you will put out.
So I ask that you guys will dwell on this and think about it this week.
And remember, think before you speak. Does what you say show the love of Christ? Or does it show no love at all. God bless!