The Mouth Tells All

What is happening in our everyday conversation, as Christians?

I ask that question, simply because of the increasing amount of foul bad language I hear, coming out of the mouths of professing Christians and I ask myself, 'What is going on!'

It appears to be ever more prevalent and even more sad is that has become acceptable. Acceptable to the point that it is not even through a moment of great stress or an outburst of frustration that these words flow from the mouth - It is woven into everyday talk. Foul language, including taking God's name and using it as a curse is somehow seen as a new colour on a verbal palette to help portray a picture, when it is nothing of the sort. Christian, we ought to be ashamed that such would come out of our mouths. And on the occasion that they do, turn from them and repent 'immediately'.

'But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth'. Colossians 3:8

Some think it unimportant and after all, it's only words. To these, let me ask - What have you at your disposal to show Christ in your life to others? Scripture is plain:

'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'. Ephesians 4:29


We might believe, we might think, we might pray, we might read our bible. But there are only two ways to communicate to others what lies within our hearts: What we do and What we say. That's it!

'A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks'. Luke 6:45

If what comes out of our exhaust is not right (and I speak to my own heart also) then we need to lift the bonnet and check the engine. It is no use trying to stop swearing, God is not interested in 'behaviour modification' he desires a consecration of heart and a love for Christ. Out of that comes a different will to live and desire for holiness.

'Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure' 2 Peter 1:10

Others may curse and swear, it is crystal clear from scripture that the Christian ought not to. Let us support, challenge and rebuke where necessary in order that we are kept in the way.

'Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.' 2Tim 2:19

'preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching'. 2 Timothy 4:2

For those who do not swear and believe themselves to be above such, hear the words of Pastor James Smith in The Believer's Daily Remembrancer, just yesterday evening.
"...We are never so liable to wander, as when we fancy there is no fear of it; nor so likely to fall as when we think it impossible. Beloved, if you are not daily seeking divine protection, you are in danger of being overcome. Examine. Watch. Pray."

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