One writer describes Wikileaks as “a whistleblowing platform … established to obtain and disseminate classified documents … from anonymous sources.” But should every secret be told? Imagine if it were. Believe it or not, the Bible counsels that some secret things should not be talked about.
“Don’t participate in the fruitless works of darkness, but instead expose them. For IT IS SHAMEFUL EVEN TO MENTION WHAT IS DONE BY THEM in secret” Ephesians 5:11-12.
We are to expose the deeds of darkness—just like Wikileaks. However, “it is shameful even to mention what is done by them in secret.”
We can condemn a sin without discussing every sordid detail—because discussing the details may take our minds to such a dark place. (Don’t let your entertainment take you there either.)
Similarly, there are things we talk and joke about that we should not speak of. “There must be no foolish talk, or coarse jesting [dirty jokes], but rather, giving of thanks” Ephesians 5:4.
There is no reason to take your mind there. Neither as the speaker, nor the hearer (horror movies, crime dramas, raunchy comedy…). Any fan of stand-up is going to be assaulted by filth that shocks you before you can change the channel. But hurry up! Paul says turn it off. “Walk as children of light” Ephesians 5:8.
Finally, silence both the CUSS words—and the COARSE words (words that are crude, but not illegal on television under FCC law).
“Let NO UNWHOLESOME WORDS proceed out of your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification, fitting the need of the moment” Ephesians 4:29.
These are high standards, aren’t they? Completely out of touch! But God has something better for you. As a matter of fact, a clean mouth makes you stand out so much that people notice. They will ask.
In conclusion:
1) don’t talk about or listen to the nastiest details of sin;
2) don’t tell or listen to filthy jokes; and
3) don’t use CUSS WORDS or COARSE WORDS.
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