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Podcast: The Daily Article
Episode: The rise of profanity in the pulpit
Description: There is a reported escalation of vulgarities by pastors in their sermons and writing. This despite the clear biblical command: “Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving” (Ephesians 5:4). As John Piper comments, “Crudeness is the sludge that accrues when the fountain of Godward thanks dries up.” What causes this “fountain” to dry up? The answer is more relevant to evangelical Christians than you might think.About Denison Forum and The Daily ArticleToday's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and...