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8 passages

1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. James 1:26

   If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

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5. Matthew 12:36

   But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.

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6. Proverbs 21:23

   He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

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7. Proverbs 26:19

   so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”

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8. Philippians 4:8

   Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

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