As Paul continues to share examples of the new attitude that followers of Jesus must adopt, he turns his focus to our speech. The contrast between unwholesome talk that tears down and helpful talk that builds up highlights the stark change between what we were and what we must grow (with the Holy Spirit's help) to be.
In addition, Paul reminds us that our failures with respect to what we say are a grief to the Holy Spirit. Why? We are ambassadors of Christ, as any misbehaving child would embarrass his/her parents, filthy talk from Christians grieves the Spirit of God within us.
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