29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29 ESV
Most workplaces have rules about when to arrive, length of lunch break, how to dress, and a myriad of other do's and don'ts. I wonder how different offices, factories, and schools would be if Ephesians 4:29 was also an expectation.
Employees must arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. each morning, and no unwholesome talk is allowed.
Employees may take a 30 minute lunch break and only say what is helpful for encouraging others.
Except on Fridays, professional dress is expected. Fridays are professional casual day, but saying only those things which will benefit those who listen is a requirement every day.
No more backbiting. Gossip is a thing of the past. Hurt feelings would decrease dramatically.
There are countless books, television shows, and movies that create a dystopian society after a man-made or natural disaster. Zombies, vigilantes, and monsters abound. I wonder what an Ephesians 4:29 world would look like?
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