Okay, so. We've all heard someone swear before. Unless you're like, two. A lot of people do it.
Even "church people" sometimes.
Here's the argument:
There's nothing about swearing in the Bible.
I'm sure you've heard that before.
And you might even believe it.
But that is a lie.
Here's some scripture.
Those who consider themselves religious yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues decieve themselves and their religion is worthless.
James 1:26
Did you READ that!? Decieve themselves and their religion is worthless. WOW.
You legit cannot be right with God if you don't watch your mouth.
So be careful.
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
Let's talk about that. Do not let ANY unwholesome talk come out of your mouth. That means none.
That doesnt mean sometimes its okay when you're really mad.
It means never.
Only what is helpful for building others up. Next time you find a way to build someone up by swearing, let me know.
But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
Colossians 4:8
Now this one. Rid yourselves. Filthy language.
That means get rid of it for good. That means DONT DO IT.
Reject every kind of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:2
Swearing is not something good. Reject it.
Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.
1 Peter 2:1
Same thing here. Get rid of it. "slander of every kind". That doesnt excuse swearing from the list.
I can't even end this like, "So those are my thoughts."
That's straight up Biblical truth.
Do what you want with it.
I'm gonna follow it.
Have a great day everyone :)
definitely makes me think about what i say. It is very sad for me to realize that I swear and don't even notice!! Thanks for this, G!
ReplyDeletePaul use to justify my swearing by saying it is just cultural. Then I did it and my Spirit was not ok with it. I knew. I am human and unfortunately get angry and say things I shouldnt and it isnt cultural its wrong.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I will try to do better.
Be blessed
Ashlee
Love you both!
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