Daily Devo 04/30/2026

Reading: Colossians 3:8-9; James 3:1-12
Devotional: Slander, obscene speech, and lies—these destroy reputations and relationships. Your words reveal what fills your heart. The world has normalized profanity to the point where children's shows include language that once shocked adults. But you're called to be different. If you wouldn't say it in front of Jesus at the dinner table, don't say it anywhere, because you carry Christ within you wherever you go. Stop making excuses: "It's not that bad," or "Everyone talks this way." You know you control your language at church—why not everywhere else? What you consume—shows, music, conversations—shapes what comes out. The change starts with brutal honesty: admit where your speech dishonors God, then take practical steps. Turn off shows, change music, and repent immediately when you fail. Your words can either reflect Christ or the world.