Careful What You Say<\/a>,” which breaks down the reasons why some words are appropriate and others are not. It isn’t what words are being used, but what those words mean which makes them inappropriate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Question: I understand the Bible commands us to\u00a0“Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers”\u00a0(Ephesians 4:29). I understand the Bible says, “bless and do not curse”\u00a0(Romans\u00a012:14). I understand the passage of James 3:1-12. 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