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Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up. – Ephesians 4:29
There is a word used by both Jesus (Matthew 12:33-37) and Paul in today’s verse that translates as “corrupt.” The Greek word is sapros, and it references something of poor quality, unfit for use, rotten, or putrid. There is a good reason Paul says you should not speak such words. “Let not” means you have a choice! Some believers sing praises to the Lord in church, speaking “wholesomely” to each other before or after service, but allow themselves sapros speech at home, work, or school.
Jesus says, in Luke 6:45, it is “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Proverbs 4:23 cautions that you must “keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” Paul stated, in Ephesians 4:25, “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.”
Ask the Lord to search your heart and show you anything there that grieves Him (Psalm 139:23-24). Rely on His Spirit to help you behave with more compassion and kindness, being quick to forgive. Be intentional with your words as you give your heart more time with the Lord, His Word, in prayer, and praise. Pray for all in public office in Washington to consider their words before they speak. For the power of life and death are in the tongue (Proverbs 18:21), and those who guard their words keep their souls from danger (Proverbs 21:23).
Today’s Verse: Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Ephesians 4:22-32
22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
TODAY’S NATIONAL LEADER FOR PRAYER
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- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Born – January 1954 in Washington, D.C.
- Education – B.A., Harvard University; London School of Economics; J.D., University of Virginia; L.L.M., Pace University
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Environmental lawyer, author, politician
- Political Experience – Environmental and Health Advocate, Manhattan Assistant District Attorney
- In office since – 2025
- Family – Married to Cheryl Hines; Divorced from Emily; Widowed of Mary; 6 children
- Religious Affiliation – Catholic
- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services
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