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Second Timothy 2:16-18

But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort, who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some.

Profane

Idle

Profane

Idle

“unholy”; speech that is contrasted with godliness

Profane

Idle

“empty” “worthless talk”…discussion of useless matters

Profane

Idle

Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain

•Mack Lyon: “Holy and reverend is He. Don’t get too close. Don’t be too familiar. Don’t be too casual. God is God. He only is God. ‘Holy and reverend is His name.’”

•Exodus 20:7; Leviticus 19:12

•Luke 1:49

Lying

•Ephesians 5:6-7 shows us that lying words are vain.

•What about a “little” lie?

•Ephesians 4:25

•What about bending the truth about ourselves in chatrooms, MySpace and text messages?

Cursing

•What does it mean?

•We can stop!

•Peter did.

Gutter Talk

•Words that are inappropriate and offensive.

•If you “wonder” about a word or phrase, it’s best to avoid it.

•Do we use language online that we would never use in person?

Gossip

•Gossip IS a big deal. What is it?

•Proverbs 11:13; 16:28; 18:8

•We should speak about people in a positive, constructive way.

•God hears what we say “just” to our friends!

Confessing Christ

Evangelism

Edification

Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil and do good. Seek peace and pursue it.

Psalm 34:13-14