Bad Language

4 passages

1. Ephesians 4:29

   Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

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2. Colossians 3:8

   But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.

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3. Exodus 20:7

   You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

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4. Ephesians 5:4

   Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

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