Introduction

• James 1:26

Matthew 12:30-37

• Mark 3:30 - They were claiming He was doing His miracles by the power of Satan.
• Matthew 12:28-29
• Language comes out of the heart. If the heart is bad, the language will be also.
• Matthew 15:17
• There 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