Secrets and Hints: Edition #2

The Bible talks about hints, but in different forms throughout the Bible. In a couple of passages, it talks about a mustard seed. I'll get to that shortly.

Hint (noun):

• An indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue.
• A very slight or hardly noticeable amount.
• Perceived indication or suggestion; note; intimation.
• Synonyms: Allusion, insinuation, innuendo; memorandum, reminder; inkling.

Ephesians 5:1-7

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them.

-I've already taken a look at greed. How about foolish talk.

Proverbs 4:24 says "Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips."

Proverbs 12:13 says "An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble."

Proverbs 14:3 says "A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them."

Proverbs 14:23 says "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."

Ephesians 4:29 says "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."

1 Peter 2:13-17

Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

Foolish (adjective):

• 
  
  Resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise.
• 
  
  Lacking forethought or caution.
• 
  
  Trifling, insignificant, or paltry.
• 
  
  Resulting from stupidity or misinformation; unwise.

So, foolish talk would then be talk that is unwise or simply put, stupid talk. It is talk that comes from a stupid person or from misinformation. God wants not even a hint of foolish talk. NOT A HINT. Wow. talk about setting the bar high... well, good enough. Johnny Out.