"But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving."
Ephesians 5:3-4
All of these have no place in a Christian's life.
A hint of sexual immorality is any kind of sexual act, thought, or pleasure that is done without your
wife/husband. What seems like a small sin to us is not small to God.
Impurity and greed can creep into our lives when we don't even realize it. Greed is far more than just a lust for money. It is being selfish. We can be greedy with our things, time, and even with our person by not being willing to be helpful and loving towards others.
Obscene & foolish taking has no place in a Christian's mouth. The Bible also tells us that the only words that we are to speak are life giving words. This goes with the coarse joking as well. I'm am very soracastic and think that it is funny to joke about, but it is wrong. It is not lifting people up. It is not loving or life giving words. Joking is hurtful even when we think it is funny. It is not Godly. God does not joke or tease with us and we should not joke with others. We really need to focus on only speaking words that encourage others. Be thankful to God through our words. Showing others how much God really means to us by how we speak and treat others.
Saturday, June 24, 2017
No place in a Christian's life.
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