Pastor Rusty MiltonEphesians 4:25-30 ESV"Don't Grieve the Spirit, but Give Grace with Your Words"Unwholesome talk affects God's spirit in you, your neighbors, those who are needy, and those who are listening--including your family. Don't grieve others with your words.This is more than simply a prohibition against swear words, but leaves no room for critical language, slandering others, and/or destructive words. Therefore, build relationships with those around you. Become acquainted with their needs, be involved with their lives, and minister to them with Spirit-filled words.Ephesians 4:25-30English Standard Version25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.