actually, can u cuss if you're a christian?

[MrGovernator]

does the bible say anything about cussing?

 

[wingding]

I'm not a bible expert (or even remotely close to a bible expert) by any means, but my thoughts are:

1. If you define cussing as taking the Lord's name in vain (i.e. Jesus Christ or Oh...God) then under the 10 commandments, you should not cuss. I think it's in Exodus where the bible states, "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain..." I am sure I am guilty of breaking this commandment as well as much of the population. I am glad for a forgiving God!

2. If you define cussing as what we all deem as "bad words" or using a potty mouth, then I think these could fall under idle words. I know there is mention of not using idle words in the bible (I believe in the New Testament), but I cannot remember where. Catholic school was a LONG time ago for me.

Anyone else have any thoughts on this?!?!

 

[lonefive21]

I'm pretty sure that christians are suppoused to set a good example and be respectful. Would you swear in church? I was taught that as a believer I should live my life as if I was in church all the time, because, actually once you accept the Lord into your heart, you are a part of the church (the church being the entire body of Christ) as much as the building is.

 

[cam]

I'm pretty sure that christians are suppoused to set a good example and be respectful. Would you swear in church? I was taught that as a believer I should live my life as if I was in church all the time, because, actually once you accept the Lord into your heart, you are a part of the church (the church being the entire body of Christ) as much as the building is.

I agree with you lonefive21.

When you become a christian by accepting Jesus into your heart that makes you a Child of God. So you refer to God as the Father. Would you cuss at your parents or in front of them or take their names in vain? Most people wouldn't so why would you want to do that in front of God? You can cuss if you are a christian however you will feel conviction for it. If you have a conviction for it then you will feel bad about it and you will not want to do it. They bible tells us we should be like Jesus.

 

[Brother Ron]

I like to think of it like this:
Curse word: To Curse something or someone.

First, we own nothing. GOD created everything therefore GOD owns it all. Only GOD has the right and power to Curse something or someone because he has the ownership. We have no right to curse something that is not ours.

Also, words that come out of our mouths and hearts ( as christians ) should be to uplift GOD and leave a testimony like Christ for the unblievers.
Ephesians 4:29 says: "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."

Also Read The book of James,Chapter 3. I like verse 12
"Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh."

-Brother Ron <><

 

[cam]

I like to think of it like this:
Curse word: To Curse something or someone.

First, we own nothing. GOD created everything therefore GOD owns it all. Only GOD has the right and power to Curse something or someone because he has the ownership. We have no right to curse something that is not ours.

Also, words that come out of our mouths and hearts ( as christians ) should be to uplift GOD and leave a testimony like Christ for the unblievers.
Ephesians 4:29 says: "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."

Also Read The book of James,Chapter 3. I like verse 12
"Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh."

-Brother Ron <><

Thank you. That was very well put Brother Ron.

 

[Alysmom]

Brother Ron I like your fish!
Christians are not perfect, but we are forgiven, unfortunately that is why some christians do swear, but we are to become more like Christ and so a christian should make every effort to improve their mouths, thoughts and actions.

 

[morriefisher]

Doesn't really matter too much cause everything is paid for already.

 

[He3x]

Doesn't really matter too much cause everything is paid for already.

Yes, everything is paid for, but it doesn't mean we can do whatever we want.
Let's say if you get a beautiful house (everything that you want, with perfect location, layout, size, yard, color, appliances, window covering, furniture, etc) as a free gift from someone whom you respect the most (your parents, grandparents, president, etc). Would you do everything you can to take care of it? Or, you would let the weeds grow all over the place without even trying to get rid of them?

 

[bluesky]

Well put He3x. Don't think cussing is right for Christians. It sets a bad example and is not right by the Bible's standards.

 

[gr8nrg]

This thread is based on one huge assumption.......that you belive in god's existance. But, that's a Pandora's box that I won't even attempt coming near. If you don't believe in superpower, then everything you do is governed by your moral principles. If you think it's immoral to cuss in certain situations, then you should not do it. Otherwise, let it rip! :cussing:

 

[Brother Ron]

This thread is based on one huge assumption.......that you belive in god's existance.

Actually the title of this thread is .... if you're a christian, therefore eliminating the huge assumption that you believe in GOD's Existance

 

[Alysmom]

"If you don't believe in superpower, then everything you do is governed by your moral principles."

Where do your moral principals come from without God? What if someone disagrees with your principals? Who is right? If you think something is okay for you does that make it right? What if someone's moral principals say it's okay to steal. Is it okay as long as they don't steal from you?

 

[gr8nrg]

"If you don't believe in superpower, then everything you do is governed by your moral principles."

Where do your moral principals come from without God? What if someone disagrees with your principals? Who is right? If you think something is okay for you does that make it right? What if someone's moral principals say it's okay to steal. Is it okay as long as they don't steal from you?

First of all, it's principles and not principals. Second, and most importantly, you don't need god to have morality. Morality is the quality of being in accord with standards of right or good conduct. It is a common accepted societal standard, if you will. That is one of the major qualities which separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom, products of which we are, many argue , through evolution. If anything, religions are based on the moral priciples of living and not the other way around. :28: Once again, this is a whole different topic for the debate.

In your example with stealing, I would argue that people knew that is was wrong many moons even before the religion as such existed. When religions started to form, going back to ancient civilizations, the moral principle of wrongfullness of stealing among many others was incorporated into the "sacred" law, supposedly passed down to people from gods.

 

[precocious]

First of all, it's principles and not principals. Second, and most importantly, you don't need god to have morality. Morality is the quality of being in accord with standards of right or good conduct. It is a common accepted societal standard, if you will. That is one of the major qualities which separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom, pproducts of which we are, many argue , through evolution. If anything, religions are based on the moral priciples of living and not the other way around. :28: Once again, this is a whole different topic for the debate

Second of all, it's products and not pproducts.......Thirdly the catholic church is full of sinners....that's what it's all about...knowing that you're human...knowing that sometimes you'll make mistakes...and knowing that you're loved by the Lord. "Morality" subject to the 'times'........


Love that 'edit' button.....

 

[babuska73]

One thing that I will never do is take the Lord's name in vein(i.e Jesus Christ), instead I say cheese n rice.

Second of all(and I do have way too much time on my hands), curse words, potty mouth, bad words are actually made up words if you think about it.

It's just like every word you read, write or type, someone, somewhere sat there and made the word up to actually mean something.

The B word is said to be a female dog, yet it is said that it's a "bad" word. Nah, it's just slang.

I don't see 'swearing' as being a sin. Just my point of view tho'.

 

[WadeTheWise]

One thing that I will never do is take the Lord's name in vein(i.e Jesus Christ), instead I say cheese n rice.

you may not want to take it in vain either. although i agree either way you meant to say it, taking that name in vein would probably involve needles...not just a slip of the tongue.

 

[precocious]

you may not want to take it in vain either. although i agree either way you meant to say it, taking that name in vein would probably involve needles...not just a slip of the tongue.

Isn't it more the 'intent' than the actual words spoken????

 

[babuska73]

you may not want to take it in vain either. although i agree either way you meant to say it, taking that name in vein would probably involve needles...not just a slip of the tongue.

Thank you for pointing out my spelling error :tongue:

 

[precocious]

Thank you for pointing out my spelling error :tongue:

Perhaps we should rename him WadeTheWiseA$$