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Language

Bishka

Veteran Member
"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which good." (Ephesians 4:29)

How you speak says much about who you are. Clean and intelligent language is evidence of a bright and wholesome mind. Use language that uplifts, encourages and compliments others. Do not insult others or put them down, even in joking. Speak kindly and positiviley about others so you can fulfill the Lord's commandment to love one another.
When you use good language, you invite the Spirit to be with you.

Always use the names of god and Jesus Christ with reverence and respect. Misusing their names is a sin. Profane, vulgar, or cruide language or gestures, as well as jokes about immoral actions, are offensive to the Lord and to others. Foul language harms your spirit and degrades you. Do not let others influence you to use it.

Choose friens who use good language. help others around you use clean language by your example and by good-naturedly encouraging them to choose other words. Politley walk away or change the subject when others around you use bad language.

If you have developed the gabit of swearing, you can break it. Begin by making a decision to change. Pray for help. If you start to use words you know are wrong, keep quiet or say what you have to say in a different way.

(From the "For the Strength of Youth" pamphlet, pg. 22-23)
 
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