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inferior, tainted, adulterated, de?led, polluted, corrupted, tarnished, or unholy. 5. Whatever things are lovely. If you think about what is pleasing, agreeable, charming, satisfying, or splendid, then you won’t be saying anything that is unpleasant, offensive, disagreeable, revolting, unlovely, ominous, or ugly. 6. Whatever things are of good report. If you think about what is admirable, winsome, worthwhile, recommended, positive, or worthy of repeating, then you won’t be saying anything that is negative, discouraging, undesirable, or full of bad news, gossip, and rumor. 7. Whatever things are virtuous. If you think about what is moral, ethical, upright, excellent, good, impressive, or conforming to high moral standards, then you won’t be saying anything that is depraved, unethical, licentious, bad, self-indulgent, dissipated, evil, or immoral. 8. Whatever things are praiseworthy. If you think about what is laudable, admirable, commendable, valuable, acclaimed, applauded, glori?ed, exalted, honored, or approved of, then you won’t be saying anything that is critical, condemning, deprecating, disapproving, disparaging, denouncing, belittling, or depressing.
When a Wise Woman Speaks
When a wise woman speaks, she gives a reason for the hope that is within her. The most important words we can speak are ones that explain our faith to anyone who asks or who will listen. We must be able to give a reason for the hope we have within us (1 Peter 3:15). We have to pray that God will help us become bold enough to clearly explain our faith in God. We have to ask God to help us tell others why we call Jesus our Messiah, why we can’t live without the Holy Spirit, and why we choose to live God’s way. And we must