Lack of vocabulary, lack of impulse control and lack of proper moral upbringing all lead to poor speech. Train up your child in the way he should go and he won't be cussing when he gets older

The point I am making is this... life and death are spoken by words out of your mouth.

If you speak life, life is given. If you speak death, death is given.

As noted above with serveral verses:

1 Peter 3:10
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
- King James Version

This verse tells those who love good to not speak evil things. Damning and cursing something because you are mad or have vengence are included. Anything that come out of your mouth either speaks life or death, is good or evil.

Proverbs 18:20-21
20 From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

I do not believe that God wants us to cuss, curse and swear. It isn\'t in His nature, it isn\'t is Christ\'s nature... why should it be in ours, the Christians, the ones who are supposed to mimic Christ in this world.

Obviously the ones who are unbelievers, the unsaved, the lost, they will cuss, curse and swear, not wow power leveling only because they can\'t help it, but because they were born with it... a distructful nature to harm and gratify only themselves.

If you speak like the world, how can anyone determine that you are not of this world?

I've looked into this quite extensively and the word "curse" simply means to revile or despise. On the contrary the word "bless" means to make happy or bring happiness to.

In the range of meaning in between it can also mean to accept or to reject a person.

For what is written in the scripture:

Jas 2:3 and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, "You sit here in a good place," while you say to the poor man, "You stand over there," or, "Sit down at my feet,"

Jas 2:4 have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

Jas 2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?

Jas 2:6 But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

Jas 2:7 Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

Reject!

That's more bible than most people have the paitence for!

2Co 11:5 For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.
2Co 11:6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.

When I was growing up a kid from some rough estate knew every four letter word in the book. We asked his parents why does he swear he just copied them.

Rude words haven't you ever made an exclamation when you cut your thumb? I did once in front a customer he has come in quietly and I didn't know he was there. But I was working on a pc chassis with sharp edges sliced my finger open and exclaimed "oh dear I've done it again!". There was blood all over the place. To the amusement of some I may say.

Point being is sometimes accidents happen, sometimes people just crack sometimes it can't be avoided. I don't myself have a go at people for these things.

@itinerant,

I am sorry but I believe that you\'ve missed the point of this article.

The point I am making is this... life and death are spoken by words out of your mouth.

If you speak life, life is given. If you speak death, death is given.

As noted above with serveral verses:

1 Peter 3:10
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
- King James Version

This verse tells those who love good to not speak evil things. Damning and cursing something because you are mad or have vengence are included. Anything that come out of your mouth either speaks life or death, is good or evil.

Proverbs 18:20-21
20 From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

I do not believe that God wants us to cuss, curse and swear. It isn\'t in His nature, it isn\'t is Christ\'s nature... why should it be in ours, the Christians, the ones who are supposed to mimic Christ in this world.

Obviously the ones who are unbelievers, the unsaved, the lost, they will cuss, curse and swear, not only because they can\'t help it, but because they were born with it... a distructful nature to harm and gratify only themselves.

If you speak like the world, how can anyone determine that you are not of this world?

God bless,
Johnathan

I appreciate your words and I personally do not think you missed the point at all. Have you ever read the book \"Blue Like Jazz\"? Not your typical Christian book but wonderful; I think you\'d enjoy it. It\'s true, we are indeed sinners saved by grace. We should no longer cuss than think or act out any evil thoughts or cut people off on the freeway or act selfishly or a million other things that separate us from God without his amazing Grace and Mercy we would be forever without hope.
God Bless you friend,
Cyndi

So in the bible is it saying that you can't swear?

Hello bekah,

Thanks so much for checking out the site and commenting.

I believe that it isn't within Christian/Biblical nature to cuss, curse and swear.

In the Bible it stricktly prohibits swearing by God's name in Leviticus 19:12.

Also, it is bad for a nation to swear:
Jeremiah 23:10

And here it says not to anyway: James 5:12.

Now, the question is this, do you follow the Bible and are you a Christian? IF you do/are, then you need to follow all its verses and wisdom.

Cussing, cursing and swear are NOT one of the fruits of the Spirit in which you eventually gain through your walk with Christ: Galatians 5:22-23.

If you have these fruits, do you see a need to cuss, curse or swear?

So yes, the Bible does say to NOT swear.

God bless you and your family Bekah,
Johnathan

You did a great job defining the words cussing and cursing. I have a husband that curses and cusses at almost anything that happens--in front of my 9yr old daughter! When I talk to him about it, he compares his cussing to my worrying and anxiety attacks. I believe that cursing is a sin. But I don't believe having a panic attack is a sin!!! Do you have know of some scripture I can quote to him about this matter?
May God Bless You!

Actually Joy..it is my understanding that the Bible DOES speak of worry in several instances. See: Matthew 6:25-33, Proverbs 12:25, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7 for STARTERS. But your husband is using a WEAK excuse. He is not only passing the habit of swearing along to your child but also the lack of accountability. \"Its ok for me to cuss because you worry\"? Is it okay then for your daughter to do the same and for the same reasons? Tell him Anthony in WV said to man up and step up to the plate. we men sometimes need a more direct approach =).

Joy,

Thanks so much for using the site and checking things out.

You are more than welcome to use the scriptures noted above as well as this article, if you husband is willing to read it.

Anxiety attacks are a bit different than cussing/cursing... she should know better

Now as for cussing/cursing being a sin... I do not believe that Jesus/God would cuss and curse... so why should we as Christians... the ones who are enduring to become more godly/Christ-like.

I will take time to pray over your, your husband and your daughter. Lord knows that she will hear enough from the media, friends, school and everywhere else and she doesn't need to hear it from her own father... whom she views as the male side of humanity.

In other words... she will look for a husband that has qualities like your husband... etc.

God bless you, your husband and daughter Joy,
Johnathan

This still isnt saying anything about cursing..
Its talking about cursing others/God.

Yal are taking it out of context to your liking.
Until you find something that says you shouldnt curse period.
I shall remain.

Hello Christian, (Assuming that is your name from the title of your comment.)

Thank you so much for visiting the site!

I want to just point a couple of things out to you.

Exodus 20:7 which tells us not to take the Lord's name in vain... and in Hebrew vain basically means:

OK so that is pretty clear. Any saying that speaks death, not the truth, or falsely is wrong.

Leviticus 19:20
Profane means:

Jeremiah 23:10

Swaering:

James 5:12
But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
- KJV

What does the above verse tell you?

Psalms 109:17
As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.
- KJV

Cursing Means:

Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
- KJV

What does the above verse tell you?

You say that I am taking these verses out of context... can you explain that please?

The verses I've noted are from both the Old and New Testaments, not to mention they are about different points in the same topic... but they all describe how you should use your mouth to promote holiness, life and goodness and not evilness and death.

The point is cursing isn't the words being used... but how they are used.

We are told in scripture to have holy conversations (1 Peter 1:15). Can you honestly say that by damning something that that constitutes as being holy? Especially if it is out of frustration or anger?

For instance, a majority of the 'profanity' being used is used with the intent to hurting someone or something... in essence you are using those words in vain.

As Christians we are to be patient, loving people who follow Christ and His ways (Galatians 5:22-23).. using profanity isn't one of those ways and certainly doesn't coincide with anything that scripture tells us.

Does this make any sense to you?

God bless you,
Johnathan

You clarified everything just now.
What i meant was i dont think that using curse words are a sin but its the way you use them.

God Bless

I think Johnathan more than covered adequately the topic of cursing, swearing and cussing. If you can't see that in the verses he quoted above, it's because you don't want to see it and want to remain in your sin.

well by hearing those verses, you are not suppose to curse as in despise or damn somebody but as in swearing using gods name is for shure not in gods way. I belive that to say \"s***\" of \"f***\" is okay as long as your not in the presence of somebody else. You are not supposed to cause your brother or sister to stumble and as long as your not cursing anyone. I don\'t see anything i the bible. Cursing is more like wishing bad upon someone and i don\'t believe the \"F\" word and such are doing that. I simply do not see that they are talking about that in the bible. It was a different time period, you have to take that in to consideration.

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

I agree with you for the most part, especially when you are talking about your bother and sister and not making them stumble.

Something that I just thought about was that, no matter who you are around when you do say something negative/damning/death-filled, either about someone or something... you are still speaking negative, and opening doors for death to be spoken into things and people.

Words brought life into this universe and life into each and every one of us... they are very powerful and God gave us the same power with our own words. So if you speak death into something, or someone, by damning it, or cursing/swearing/cussing, you are speaking death into that person or thing.

Does that make sense?

When Jesus spoke, He said things just as they were... He didn't try to over exaggerate anything, belittle anyone or call them names... He showed them the respect they deserved.

Even most of the pharisees, He put them in their place... but when a pharisee was actually seeking truth... Jesus spoke to them with respect and answered their questions. Remember Nicodemus? (John 3:1-21)

Of course God having the knowledge He does have definitely knows when and how to use His words.

Now the one thing I really disagree on is this:
"It was a different time period, you have to take that in to consideration."

I completely disagree with this one... and I'll tell you why.

The Bible is God's Word... that I think we can all agree on, at least those who believe in the Bible.

That being said... God's Word is timeless and never changes... thus their meaning and teaching are always relevant... no matter how old they are.

So to say something like "It was a different time period, you have to take that in to consideration." is also saying that God's Word isn't true simply because it is 'old'.

Another example.... since the Constitution is 'old', does it make it any less relevant?

Please comment again... I look forward to it.

Thank you and God bless you and your family,
Johnathan

well,i'm not sure if this scripture about curing is in the old or new testament but doesn't it say right there in the bible that the old testament is not to be followed today?

after doing some studying of the scripture is says something to the effect of: the tounge is a flame that can ignite many things and it is used to praise the lord and then to curse men and women which would be an ungodly thing to do I think....although I am still not clear on why saying "F***" for example would be a sin if i am not saying it about someone because then I wouldn't be cursing them or damning them or causing any1 to stumble and i don't even have bad intentions at heart so, I am a bit confused although I have read some passages that did say if you use that tounge to praise god (which i do) then to not curse men so i kinda get the picture but it is kind of unclear as to what is considered "cursing men".....

I guess the whole thing is to promote Godly behaviour. I am 100% positive that God/Christ wouldn't cuss/curse or swear to just do it.

It isn't in our nature 'Christians' to be like the world. Which is why we feel bad for doing things sometimes... it is the Spirit telling us that we shouldn't do that.

If the rest of the work used the F-bomb to cuss and curse... and it really has no relevance in our own language... than why use it?

And BTW, just because you are saying it by yourself or with no intention behind it... doesn't mean that others don't hear it.

If we are like the World... what makes us separate? More importantly... how would the World see us any differently?

God is always with us and is always teaching us.

God bless you Rebecca... pelase seek the Lord about this... I woould love more comments about this BTW.
Johnathan

Hey, I was just googling and came across this site as a reference for 'is swearing a sin' type thing.

I just wanted to say thanks for doing all the hard work for this.

-Clay

P.S. And my personal opinion is this: Do our actions honor God in what we do? What would a person coming down the street think about us swearing? I think not swearing helps the Kingdom more so than swearing--so I don't do it.

Bless you brother!

The Lord put this on my heart to research and to spread His Word all in this topic.

I also do not believe that it benefits us to use it, even if we have no intent behind it... it is the World's words... not our own.

If we are like the World... what makes us separate? More importantly... how would the World see us differently?

God Bless you and your family Clay,
Johnathan

My upbringing was really bad Now I cuss thinking it does not mean anything but it does! I am sick of it! I do't ever want to do it again. I just don't know how to stay away from it I need help! I don't want my wife and kids to think "great, dad's home".

Pray for me and if you can help me please do. In my heart I am a very loving guy.

Javanut wrote:

Lack of vocabulary, lack of impulse control and lack of proper moral upbringing all lead to poor speech. Train up your child in the way he should go and he won't be cussing when he gets older

Hello Matt,

I would be glad to help if you'll let me.

You are more than welcome to email me directly:

johnathan@agodblessedman.com

BTW, the reason why I no longer cuss like a sailor... was because I didn't want to hurt and hinder my family.

I'd love to talk about this more.

God bless you and your family Matt, I'll pray for you,
Johnathan

I was doing a serch because I cussed at my wife and yelled at her because I was hurt. I don't want to hinder my family ether and that is why I wanted to look for help on the topic.

I will be e-mailing you

I just want people to know my side and the trap I feel like I'm in so that it will help someone else know there is a way to get mad but not sin.

Anyone else want to pray for me please fill free!

Like others, I too came across this site in my search for answers. I seek some really solid advice guys and it's really been testing my heart and bringing up questions. Here's the thing though. It's not me that I'm concerned about.

My girlfriend used to have a horrible mouth, but when she started dating me I reached out to help her stop and I succeeded. Only, it wasn't until a year later that I hear her slip up and eventually come to the realization that she didn't stop for her sake or for the Lord's sake. She stopped to make ME happy. We got to talking and she confessed that she honestly believes that when used in the "right" way, profanity is not a sin. She said that if you use it in a positive way or in a way that requires the use of the word it's ok as long as you aren't implying negative things behind it. For example, "You're f***ing beautiful".

And so I tried and tried to help her understand that it's just bad, but she claims that the only reason these words are bad is because society has made them to be that way and what is truly bad isn't the word but the meaning behind it and how you use it.

These verses all seem to address the negative use of profanity but I don't understand how it's bad to use them in a positive way. My conscious tells me it's bad, but hers doesn't..

What am I supposed to say to her so that she can understand?

Please help me find the words to say

God Bless.

Hope this helps. It is sin for her because the way she used it in the past.

Gal 5:9
A little leaven leavens the whole lump.

She has a very good chance of doing all the time if she does not stop all togethr It's like someone that had a problem with porn. If they watch it even a little it will take over.

Thank you for your response, however it doesn't really address my problem :/

The problem isn't her doing it. She chooses not to do it because she wants to make me happy and she just chooses not to. For her, it has nothing to do with it being a sin though. She believes that the word alone is no sin, but how you use it. She also says that its no different than using "freaking" or any other replacer word because the meaning is the same as the curse word. What makes the word alone, regardless of the context a sin?

Cameron,

I've had to think about this for a bit before deciding to respond.

This article is about the way Christians should be portraying themselves.

So yes, the words themselves have no particular meaning with nothing behind them. However you have to take into account the following verses:

1 Corinthians 10:31-33
"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved."

In today's world, certain words are used as profanity. No if ands or buts about it. So to everyone else who isn't a believer, how do they know she isn't cussing? To other believers, how do they know? By her using these words, even though they are meant to be painless, are actually stumbling blocks for believers and unbelievers that we are trying to save

Does that make any sense?

She may not see them as being harmful, but we knot that they are regardless since the world is the one that uses these words to harm others or themselves.

If those particular words were never used in the English language... that will be different, but because they are and for those particular purposes be unbelievers, we have to take that into account as how we portray ourselves to be believers in Christ.

God bless you and your girlfriend Cameron,
Johnathan

Thank you Johnathan. I've tried getting through to her, and she has grown up this way so I don't expect her opinions to change. It also goes back to the whole, speaking life and death thing, as well as being like Christ. I will tell her what you have told me and hopefully she will be willing to let down her guard and allow the Spirit to work in her. I really appreciate your time and the speedy response.

God Bless.

Cameron,

I am glad to help anyway I can.

I was curious, do you think she'll be open enough to actually read this article?

God bless you and your girl friend,
Johnathan

I think something that is being missed in the whole conversation is that we are basing "cuss" words by the world and not by God. The scriptures used are very true in saying that we need to be careful of what we say, but no where do scriptures tell us that we can not say the so called "cuss" words.

They say we can not use the Lord's name in vain, which is actually impossible since we only know of his name as an abbreviation without vowels-YHWH. I do feel that since we do call YHWH God and we know Jesus' name, as Christians we should not use them as cuss words, that is very sinful.

As for the rest of the scriptures. They talk about curse words, offensive words, swearing in the sense of using words in a negative, hurtful, spiteful, mean way. It doesn't say you can't say the F-word, it says you should understand who and how you are affecting others. What is the purpose in your heart. The word idiot, moron, fat, stupid very much can be sinful and more of a cuss/swear word Biblically than the F-word. If you say the F-word around your grandma, be sure you are going to offend her. If you say to your best friend, it’s a great F-ing day, you are sure that you haven’t offended him, hurt him, or meant malice on him in any way. That doesn’t hurt God, or even make him think that you are being sinful. But if you use the word dumb towards another person, then you are doing exactly what the scriptures warn you not to do.

Now, here is the big issue, we do not know out in the world who is offended by the wordly “cuss” words and who isn’t, it is much easier to not say them so you know for sure you aren’t hurting anyone. But be careful, I offended the poop out of someone by using the word crap once. (yes, I purposely put the word poop in there because it seems less offensive but means the exact thing)

Also, since Christianity is always being looked over and criticized by the world, it would be advantageous to Christ, which as a Christian is what our goal should be is to do everything for Him, for us to stay away from words that may make people think us Christians are being huge hypocrites or being very poor Christians in practice.

As the scriptures say, it is a heart thing. Luke 6:45

Hopefully this all made sense. I tried to condense my thoughts on the subject.

P.S. In the future when you define the words-define the original Hebrew and Greek and not the English, it will give you much more insight.

I think that all the stuff the bible says about cussing is right. cuss words are just words.Theres nothing wrong with a little foul language but if you use it everyday for no reason thats just making you look dumber and dumber every time you say a bad word.

@Rick,

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

Question... by what other means do we have to base cussing from? God's Word does not literally mention the word: Cuss, although it does mention swearing and cursing. In the sense that you should not swear falsly or curse things. Nothing negative should come out our mouths.

Again, based on the scripture verses given it isn't in our Christian nature to cuss like the world does. "Be in the World not of the World."

Yes, you are accurate in that we should not use ANY of God's names' in vain. Regardless if we use God, YHWH, YHVH, Jahova, Father, Dad, Jesus, Yeshua, Spirit or even Bob.

Rick, often times those words are used in negative and hurtful ways... and even the World sees those words as negative and hurtful... so how is it OK to even say them if the World recognizes them as being negative if the Bible says to NOT say anything negative? You are also accurate in that any word can basically be a negative word, therefore we should also watch out to not say them as well.

You also should not say them since one: it does hurt people by the World's and by God's standards, and two: just because you can't see someone, doesn't mean they can't hear you and offend them. Therefore we should never say them.

The whole point in this article is to point out the nature of God and what He did while here on Earth. Based on His actions and reactions He would not have used earthly language like cuss words for any reason instead of maybe to elaborate on them for teaching purposes. That is what the World see as bad and so why should we be a stmbling block for everyone else by using them?

By using those words, as you've pointed out, you not only are conforming to the World... being of the World, instead of simply being in it. You are 'wearing' those words every time you say them, even if there is nothing negative behind them. Each time you say them, you are showing someone else, that you are apart of what the World does and is instead of continually showing the World who Christ is. It is negative to even say them as far as the world is concerned and therefore they should not be said.

As you've pointed out in the scipture:

A good man brings out good things... if you bring out the bad things of this world... what does that make you to the world? Not a good man.

Thank you for the suggestion on using the original Greek and Hebrew... I try my best to use them as much as I can. If you take the time to read my other articles you will see that I have used the original text in the past. I will continue to better my research techniques. Again thank you for the suggestion.

@Cody,

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

As I've pointed out in the above reply to Rick, we should not say them even if we think no one hears them. We are commanded to be in the world and not apart of it.

if you honestly believe that the Bible says that cussing is OK... then please pray, read your Bible more and seek God's word in your heart, let the Spirit guide you. God doesn't go against His Word and therefore I am certain that you will reach the same conclusion as I have in that anything negative should not be said. Even if nothing negative is behind those words.

it simply is not in Christ's, or God's, nature to say the words that this world sees as negative. or any word for that matter that portrays a negative meaning.

As you've already pointed out... it makes you look 'dumber and dumber' by using them... so why use them at all?

A righteous man is righteous in everything he does...

BTW, those article isn't here to hurt anyone... by stop using the Words of the World, you are helping yourself and others. By following what the Bible says will only better your life. You aren't taking anything away by stop using the World's Words.

Thank you and God bless,
Johnathan

The reason for these so called christians to praise the Lords name with the same mouth the curse with is because their human! we are ALL sinners! including you who judge them. im not saying its right but im just saying dont be so quick to judge. we all live in this sinful world and even as christians we seem to fall in world like ways sometimes because its so hard not to. yes we shouldnt but like i said wwe are all children of god and do wrong and sinful things but we are forgiven! no sin is greater then any other. thanks for the comment

Samantha,

Thank you very much for reading and commenting!

I undertstand that we are human, that we are born with a sin nature and initially have a desire to follow that sin nature as far as it will take us.

However, as the Bible does state that:
2 Corinthians 5:17
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."

Now, having reiterated that, it is NOT immediate as far as our past habits, behaviors and problems. God has to work with us to get rid of our sin habits, behaviors and problems.

That is why that the road before us after being saved is a broken one. It is there to 'train' us to get past our sinful nature and be completely in the will of God. Without this broekn road journey, we will not be able to do the will of God.

As a problem with many people, as well with Christians, is that we do not take criticism well. I am going to make an addition to the article which does a great job in explaining this and how Christians should take criticism.

If you want to read it separately go here: http://www.icr.org/article/21401/

I am not judging, nor am I trying to make it sound that way. Rather I am offering a chance to see your language as a tool for God and to see past the seemingly little things like cussing. This IS NOT part of the Christian lifestyle and it should not be promoted. I am trying to get peopel to think before they speak and to realize that they are also sinnign by continuing their worldly speaking.

You are right in that we are in the world, but we should always strive to NOT be apart of the world. We act on behave of Christ and God. And if we act just like the world when someone cuts us off in traffic, when we crush our finger or stub or toes or when things do not go our way. We need to treat each and ever situation as an opportunity to expand ourselves, and the love of God.

After I post this comment I will add the above link to the article as well as its text.

Christians should take criticism firstly as instruction from God, even from unbelievers. When we take that criticism, we need to seek His Word on it, pray and seek God for guidance.

Thank you again and God bless,
Johnathan

hmmm... I curse. However, I am a Christian. I wish I didn't. Typically, it comes out of my mouth to make more of an emphasis on a funny story... or I have been known to let one fly when I have hurt myself or the like.

This whole debate seems silly to me. All people should know that cursing is not God's way. People who are not Christians know that you should not be cursing. Most work places have rules in place about cursing. At my work, we have a program that blocks us from looking up anything on the internet about the Bible, but they do not allow us to come in and start cursing in the office. And it is simply because it makes you look uneducated, rude, unsympathetic to others, unapproachable and so on. Therefore, if it is logical for even a non-religious workplace of this world, how could a Christian not know that they should not present themselves in such a light.

As I said, I am a Christian. I am therefore a sinner. I curse. I am trying to stop. I do not like the light that it puts me in. I have also attempted to twist and turn the words of the Bible to meet my own needs. It is best to just follow your own conscious. You KNOW what is right. You might attempt to bury it, but if you have the least bit of God in your heart then you know.

Just as a side note, my boyfriend is also trying to stop cursing. He told me the other day that he had done really well. He had only said... SH*T. Then he said, that's not a bad word, is it? My gauge for ME is... would I be ok saying it in church? In front of God, my pastor and all the members without hesitation. If you can answer YES, then by all means continue.

And for the lady/man that said that she curses when she is alone... God is always with us. And if it is possible to steer others off their path with those words... what good could they be doing for you?

As I stated... I curse so I am not looking down on anyone here... just debating and throwing some food for thought out there.

God bless you all and good day!

Hello "Me",

Thank you very much for stopping by and reading the article.

God doesn't take our words lightly, why should we? To the non-believer sure... this is a silly argument... but as believers we should continue to strive to be Christ-like in everything we do. Even in what we say.

I personally know that you can actually get rid of cursing in your everyday life. I used to all the time. When I came to know Jesus, He worked with me on getting ride of that hindrance.

I've also helped others with theirs as well, namely Matt who has also commented on this very article.

Thank you for commenting and I pray that God blesses you, your boyfriend and your family.

God bless,
Johnathan

BTW, if would like assistance please let me know.

It's decent of you to change your own vocabulary for what you believe is right. The problem comes when you tell me how to speak, think and live.

Also, the quotes you list from the bible have a few holes in them.

One, they do not specify which words are bad, or good - SO it is left up to individuals such as yourselves to interpret these to your whim.

Two, the original text from which was poorly translated, and you are quoting, was just that - poorly translated. When King James came across words with vague, or no equal translation, he filled in those holes with his own words and loose translations, and the other versions are sometimes even more distorted. For example, probably one of the biggest mistakes is that of Moses parting the Red Sea, but the correct Hebrew translation is 'sea of reeds', or marsh (from original text: yam suph).

It becomes extremely dangerous to live by ANY man's interpretation of the bible, or any other holy text (see Middle East)

Here's an odd fact: Cursing has been scientifically proven to relieve pain for a short period of time.

I'll leave you with this - the most dangerous weapon on the planet is Man's interpretation of the Bible.

Ruester,

Thank you so much for commenting.

As far as doing what I believe is right, it doesn't matter what I beleive, only what our God tells us and His thoughts of the matter.

I am not the one telling you, or anyone else for that matter, how to live. Rather I am simply reiterating what He has already told us.

For those who do not believe in God/Christ and His Word (The Bible), they will either not be able to understand or properly comprehend what He is telling us in His Word.

But for those who do believe in His Word, this is not just a reiteration of what He has told us, but it should also be taken as 'constructive criticism' in the sense that when another person comes to us and requests us to 'change', as believers we should ALWAYS seek God and let Him have His way in changing us, if needed. To ignore it would simply be foolish, I would say as far as even being sinful or sinlike in the sense that we are NOT following His Word.

The Bible having holes... again for those that do not believe, they would see flaws everywhere you read His Word. For those who truely believe and seek His guidence, it is infallible.

Do not take it that I am questioning your faith in God, if you have any. Simply stating the facts.

Understood to a point. If the world sees specific words as cuss words, why would we see them differently? Why would we have MPAA ratings for movies to note them if we didn't see them as being bad or offensive? The point being that it simply isn't just the words that the believer uses but also the words that the World uses and their context. Now technically any word can be used in place of societies terms for cussing. But in this case not many words ARE replacing those. So we have to make sure to better ourselves by not using them and following Christ-like behavior.

Also understood. With different views of God's Word comes different interrpretations or understandings. However, to say that ALL of the verses noted above are wrong simply because of a specific translation is to simply deny that God's Word is unity within itself and that God is not sovereign. All of the verses point toward a Christian Character in which using cussing, cursing or swearing falsely is not righteous in God's eyes, and therefore is not right for a Child of God to behave in that manner.

God used Holy people to write His Word. That fact cannot be diminished or misunderstood. God guided them and their words. The only thing we can do, other than learn Hebrew and Greek, is to rely on other's translations. And since this is God's Word, we have to trust God in that His points and His udnerstanding and His message are the essence and soul of each official translation.

Since God is sovereign and creator of everything, He would not allow a translation to come to the point of completely destroying His message and intent. Otherwise would simply tell God that He isn't God and that Man can override His Word, in which we cannot.

Maybe so... but also take into account:

Matthew 5:5-6
[5] Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
[6] Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Matthew 5:8-9
[8] Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
[9] Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

A righteous person will do their best to follow God's Word and keep God's favor on them. This would include that person's actions, thoughts, intents and their speech.

Christian character and integrity will always be righteous in God's sight and should always be followed. If a Christian has a problem with how they should be acting, then the issue isn't God and His Word but rather it is that specific believer. They should seek God in prayer and seek His change in them.

As for what you left me with:

I'd use something quite different:

I hope and pray that you take these verses and these words and search your heart, pray to God for guidence by the Spirit and see that this article is an article of love. It is not here to hurt, but rather show that His love is kind, forgiving and at times correction for the believer.

God bless,
Johnathan

After studying the bible and understanding it in the original text, I have learned that the use of Christian was used as a term to make fun of those who followed Christ. That the bible uses believers. God brings curses but does not curse. Anything that you do and say will be judged before the Lord. I have also learned that when you do these things, it hurts God. The new testament Shows the reconciliation of humanity through Christ. The old testament shows what God does, and how He looks upon those who know Him and don't follow his commandments or keep His statutes. To justify anything about God doing evil when, I believe, the devil don't even cuss. He is out for your soul and that's it. When people get the Truth and not religion either they manifest a demon, get free, or reject the truth. Rejection of the truth brings curses and lots of pain... I know first hand from that. Most will not die to their flesh and/or totally submit to Christ because that means being uncomfortable and sacrificing something(s). It also means being led through a place that you have never been in by someone you cannot see to a place you have only heard about. It, to me, is a lack of faith. Its a lack of commitment because it takes giving up who you think you are to find your true identity in Christ. I hope this helps someone. I am only speak what I have lived and have been shown. I am a witness. I pray that this blesses you and that you go deeper than just reading. That you think and feel past yourself and go to where God wants you... Because where you want to go may be too small compared to where God wants to place you.

Be blessed!
A Believer

I also Want to say which i forgot in the first part that you can only truly understand the bible through the Holy Spirit. Otherwise you will have no understanding but your own. I pray that people read their bibles all the way through from cover to cover. That way you can begin to see the character of God. Be led in the Spirit and not in self. I speak for myself first. Praise be to God. It also says not to argue the Word of God. So yeah... I just came to say that...

Be blessed
A Believer

P.S. Religion is man made. God is not in religion. The bible speaks on that...