The document emphasizes the importance of sincere and truthful speech as required by God, referencing scriptures that advocate for clear and honest communication without swearing or taking God's name in vain. It discusses the negative implications of euphemisms and encourages believers to ensure their speech is sound, graceful, and in alignment with Christian teachings. Ultimately, it calls for self-reflection on the impact of one's speech in representing faith.

2. Sincere Speech … Is pure, honest, and true speech. God requires our speech to be such. Jesus said, in Mt. 5:37 , But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.' For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. There are different types of impure language/speech.

3. Not To Swear… "Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.' Mt. 5:33 BUT Jesus says, don’t swear at all ! Don’t swear by heaven Mt. 5:34-36 Don’t swear by the earth Don’t swear by Jerusalem, etc.

4. Don’t Take God’s Name In Vain Many people say, Oh my God! Jesus Christ! I swear to God! Etc. … As an exclamation. Not in reverence , thereby taking God’s name in vain. Psalm 89:7; 111:9; 1 Cor. 10:31 This type of speech is condemnable! Ex. 20:7; Mt. 12:31-37

5. Abstain From Euphemism’s Euphemism Defined : the use of a word or phrase that is less expressive or direct but considered less distasteful, less offensive, etc. than another. Politically correct? The use of a Euphemism is the same as using the bad word itself. It still means the same thing. Ex. darn for damn Whatever happened to the pure - Oh, Yes, or Oh, No? Mt. 5:33-37

6. Our Sound Speech Sound means… whole, healthy, teaching which does not deviate from the truth. (Thayer) Our speech should be sound . Tit.2:6-8 Our speech should bring grace to the occasion – Col. 4:6 We’re to speak the truth in love. Eph. 4:15 What example are you giving by your speech? Phil. 2:14-15

7. Hear Jesus Speak Hear Me - Heb. 5:9 Believe in Me – Jn. 8:24 Repent to Me – Acts 3:19 Confess Me – Rom. 10:10 Be baptized into Me – Gal. 3:27; Acts 22:16