Daily Walk in the Catechism

46. What does God say about vulgar or coarse language?

God calls His people to use wholesome speech (see also the Sixth and Eighth Commandments).

Ephesians 5:4 Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crudejoking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.

Matthew 15:11 It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.

Eventual commentary - Matthew 15:11
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