Colossians 3:12-14
12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
11 passages and verses form what we could describe as our HEALTHY COMMUNICATION MANUAL:
Ephesians 4-6 has perhaps the longest list of dos and don’ts for the words and communication of believers who want to please God in what they say. There are many other passages about the tongue, speaking, and communicating correctly. But there are verses in Ephesians 4-6 that are all about the results of godly living choices based upon the doctrine of salvation.
As in other Epistles, Paul starts with doctrine and then builds off that doctrine the basics for practical applications in daily life. So, Ephesians 1-3 is doctrinal and 4-6 is practical, very practical.
Paul explains to this church in Ephesus, and outward to all who, through the centuries, have read this inspired letter, that we are to make choices to please God in the way we talk.
On a negative note, God says to keep healthy communications. There are 7 areas to avoid: in Ephesians 4:22, the old ways; in Ephesians 4:25, lying; in Ephesians 4:29-31, corrupt and evil speaking; in Ephesians 5:4, filthiness, foolishness; in Ephesians 5:6, empty words; in Ephesians 5:12, shameful things; and in Ephesians 6:9, threatening.
On the positive side God says healthy communications are built upon these four areas that show godly elements: in Ephesians 4:15 truth mixed with love; in Ephesians 5:11 holiness that exposes wickedness in daily life; in Ephesians 5:19 worship words that lead to thanksgiving; and in Ephesians 6:19 a boldness in using our words to build up, encourage, point others to the Lord, lead to thanksgiving and that are truth-filled.
Ephesians 4:22-25, 29
22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man that grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,
23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
25 Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.
29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
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