Topic
Vulgarity
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Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.
If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.
Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, — read the full passage →
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate. — read the full passage →
And the tongue is a fire. The world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire by Gehenna. — read the full passage →
Abstain from every form of evil.
but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment. — read the full passage →
I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.
“You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain, for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. — read the full passage →
Out of the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts.
Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →
But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.
Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.
But Rabshakeh said to them, “Has my master sent me to your master, and to you, to speak these words? Hasn’t he sent me to the men who sit on the wall, to eat their own dung, and to drink their own water with you?”
Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →
If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →
But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money!
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
The multitude rebuked them, telling them that they should be quiet, but they cried out even more, “Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!”
He summoned the multitude, and said to them, “Hear, and understand. — read the full passage →
This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,
For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →
However in the assembly I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language.
Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Jesus answered him, “Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see the Kingdom of God.”
But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,
“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
For, “He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.
But above all things, my brothers, don’t swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath; but let your “yes” be “yes”, and your “no”, “no”; so that you don’t fall into hypocrisy.
But nobody can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!
The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
You are alienated from Christ, you who desire to be justified by the law. You have fallen away from grace.
Now I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.
For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t have the same function,
What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
The same came to him by night, and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with him.”
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
For everything spoken by God is possible.”
That which enters into the mouth doesn’t defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.”
Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.
But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.
Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.
He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. — read the full passage →
Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.
They scoff and speak with malice. In arrogance, they threaten oppression. — read the full passage →
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb. They flatter with their tongue.
He trusted in Yahweh, the God of Israel; so that after him was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, nor among them that were before him.
through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;
Behold, I, Paul, tell you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will profit you nothing.
He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.
to the assembly of God which is at Corinth; those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both theirs and ours:
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
The same was in the beginning with God.
But some of the Pharisees said to them, “Why do you do that which is not lawful to do on the Sabbath day?”
even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word delivered them to us,
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