Dirty talk, corse talk, bathroom humor, sexual innuendo, double-entendre have become common among many who say they are followers of Jesus, but Jesus said a good man has a treasure of good things in his heart.
-Are you a follower of Jesus?
-Would he talk the way you do?
-Are you using your tongue in an honorable way?
Here are some questions and some scriptures that will help you as you examine your heart about this. James said the word is like a mirror. When you hold the mirror of the word up to your heart it will reveal what is inside.
Is your heart a treasure of good things? Matt 12:33-37
Are you a vessel set apart by the Master for an honorable use cleansed from dishonorable things? 2 Tim 2:19-22
Do you allow corrupting talk to come out if your mouth? Eph. 4:28
Do you participate in filthiness, foolish talk, or crude joking? Eph. 5:4
Do you continually think about things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and worthy of praise? Phil 4:8
After you have carefully considered these scriptures, spend some quiet time with the Lord seeking his forgiveness and asking his help in cleansing your heart. Aspire, with God’s help, to make your heart a treasure of good things. You could be a blessing to many. You can be among those who call on God out of a pure heart or you can be swept down-stream with the rest of those don’t know God and don’t love God.
