Watch Your Mouth ( Ephesians 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.

Ephesians 4:29

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I think this verse is very clear yet it seems today there are certain Christians not adhering. The Christian life isn't just who you are when you are at church, but it is who you are everywhere and every moment of your life. As Christians we need not be speaking any foul or crude language. Now I've heard some people say well this situations calls for it or I got mad. Friends there is no justification for the use of any foul or crude language. This kind of language is as this verse describes corrupt communication. You can't tell me using foul language even those words which people say are not that bad can be used to edify. As Christians we should be sensitive to sin and to me foul language/corrupt communication falls in that category most certainly.

Think about friends we are supposed to part of the great commission to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Part of sharing this good news is sharing words of grace that minister to other believers. I've found in the short time I've been walking with the Lord that I've been an encouragement to other brothers and sisters. I've been able to share words of encouragement and help them out, another words minister to them. This is what we as a body are to be doing.

Getting back to the corrupt communication and the justification. When a person begin to justify something knowing that it is wrong,but thinking its only a little bad is beginning on sin's slope of compromise. People like to think they fall in sin,but the truth is sin is a slippery slope and it begins with a toehold, followed by a foothold, and then before you know he has a stronghold in your life. This is why the Bible clearly warns us to be sober and vigilant cause he out there waiting for us to have our guard down( 1 Peter 5:8 ).

So friends I encourage you to speak words of kindness, gentleness, and of peace. Do no speak froward or with corrupt communication. Speak so that you ministers and edify other believers and that you may sound as grace to others. Who knows in sharing your testimony you could lead someone to Jesus Christ? Don't wait , sharing this good news will determine where they spend eternity.

For anyone reading this tonight who has not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Savior I invite you to do so. Ask Him into your heart and admit your a sinner in need of His forgiveness. Be real with Him and cast all your worries, doubts, and fears at His feet, the feet of mercy for He cares for you( 1 Peter 5:7 ). Repent of your old ways,your sins and find your identity in Jesus Christ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 ). Don't let your past or not being perfect get in the way( Psalm 103:12, Romans 3:23 ). Instead cast yourself upon His mercy( Luke 18:13 ). Remember He is waiting on you with arms wide open( John 3:16 ). In those arms you will find love( John 15:13 ), mercy( Romans 5:6-8 ), forgiveness( 1 John 1:9 ), and a grace that is sufficient( 2 Corinthians 12:9 ). Will you choose Him? Will you let Him set you free from the bonds of sin( John 8:36 ) ? I encourage you to do so. This is the single greatest choice you will make. It is a matter of life and death, life and death eternal( John 3:18 ). Don't wait, make the choice tonight( Matthew 24:36 ) !


God bless,
John W. Whybrew III <><