Ephesians 4:29

 

Ephesians 4:29

Stop Speaking Evil Things!

 

Eph 4:29  Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 

           1.     Do Not Speak Evil Things

a.     Foul words are the expression of an angry heart

                                               i.     Colossians 3:8 

b.     Foul words are the mark of the unsaved

                                               i.     Romans 3:12-14 

c.     Foul words come from foul hearts

                                               i.     Matthew 12:33-37 

d.     Foul words have incredible power for evil

                                               i.     James 3:5-8 

e.     Foul words should be out of place in the life of the believer

                                               i.     Ephesians 5:4 

                                             ii.     Psalm 141:3 

            2.     Instead Speak Words that Build Up

a.     Good words are like a beautiful ornament

                                               i.     Proverbs 25:11-12 

b.     Good words are constructive

                                               i.     Philippians 4:8-9 

c.     Good words ultimately come from the Shepherd

                                               i.     Ecclesiastes 12:10-11 

            3.     Instead Speak Words that Give Grace to Others

a.     Learn to use refreshing words

                                               i.     Proverbs 10:11 

b.     Learn how to speak encouragement to the weary

                                               i.     Isaiah 50:4 

c.     Learn to season your speech with grace

                                                              i.      Colossians 4:6