Am I wrong, do I see many more Christians on facebook who use Bible verses one time and fowl language, worldly entertainment and angry volitol attitudes the next?
Believers do not accidentally let slip, filthy language, it doesn't even come to mind, unless they are brand new believers. Then they would become convicted and want the Lord to expunge it from their vocabulary.
Our culture has become very crass, even in the church, we see the use of words that would have offended everyone, believer and non-believer alike, just 50 years ago.
The proliferation of media of every sort, has infected the Christian mind with a virus contaminated with foul matter that deadens the brain and the conscience.
Those who think they have not been affected need to ask the Lord to show them. Too many people think it is alright to let sludge come pouring out of their mouth at one moment while quoting a Bible verse the next, usually out of context to suit their own purposes.
Ephesians 5:3-4
"1 But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; 4 and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks."
Colossians 4:6 "Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person."
1 Timothy 6:11 "But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness."
We are not to adopt the ways of the world to fit in, but we are to obey Christ, no matter what the culture is doing.
Proverbs 15:9 "The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness."
Hebrews 12:14 "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:"
When we are concerned about our language it is an indication that we care about protecting our testimony. Our lives, speech and attitudes, send a message either degrading the character of God or upholding His holiness. Filthy words do not emerge from one who is reading the Scripture daily with the intent of growing in holiness.
Psalms 71:15 - 71:18
"15 My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness [and] thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers [thereof].
16 I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, [even] of thine only.
17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
18 Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto [this] generation, [and] thy power to every one [that] is to come."
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