Transformed in Speech Transformed minds result in transformed speech. (Ephesians 4:21-25) Our speech reflects the content of our hearts and minds. (Matthew 12:34-37; Psalm 19:14; Proverbs 25:26)
Examples of Speech that is CONFORMED to this world: Doctrinal error (1 John 4:4-5; 1 Timothy 4:1-3; Ephesians 4:14; Mark 7:6-7) Lying (John 8:44; Revelation 21:8; Colossians 3:9-10) Corrupt and profane words (Ephesians 4:29-32; 5:3-4; Colossians 3:8; Hebrews 12:16) Gossip (Proverbs 26:22)
Transformed Speech Includes speech that … Is Controlled (Psalm 139:4; James 1:26) Evangelizes (Mark 16:15; Matthew 24:14; 1 Thessalonians 2:4; Acts 4:20) Edifies (Ephesians 4:29) Instructs & Corrects (2 Timothy 2:24-25; Titus 2:1) Praises and Prays (Hebrews 13:15)