SPEECH
"Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear." Ephesians 4:29 .
"…and there must be no filthiness and silly talk or coarse jesting, which is not fitting, but rather giving of thanks." Ephesians 5:4.
AUTHORITY
"Obey your leaders, and submit to them for they keep watch over your souls, as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you." Hebrews 13:17. "Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God… " I Peter 2:17.
ACCOUNTABILITY
"…and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more, as you see the day drawing near." Hebrews 10:24 – 25.