2. Was It Just A Joke? Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes – these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. So be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days. (Eph. 5:4,15,16 NLT)

3. Forbidden Speech Filthiness –Obscene things, obscene manner Silly Talk: Pr. 12:23 –Insensitive to graver aspects of life Coarse Jesting –Well turned words

4. Coarse Jesting Joking is No Excuse to be Profane –1 Tim 1:9 Joking is No Excuse to cause Pain –Matt. 22:39 Joking is No Excuse to be Prejudiced –Gal. 3:28 Joking is No Excuse to be Perverse –Eph. 4:29

5. What’s The Big Deal? Not Fitting – Eph. 5:4 God’s Anger - Eph. 5:6 Not Profitable – Eph. 5:16

6. “Instead…” Thankful for holiness, comfort, diversity, and purity. – Eph. 5:4 Walk the Walk – Eph. 5:7-8 Don’t ignore this problem. – Eph. 5:11