Why is it bad to swear?

Question

I am a christian girl who is 14 years old and i go to church all the time... but me and my friends swear all the time and i don't get why it's bad to.... does it say in the bible not to? i know it says not to say gods name in vain like "oh my god" but does it say anything about other words?

Answer 1

Swearing or cursing, using words like f*uck or sh*t are only bad because that is the definition people give them. A word like tulip or elevator could be just as bad if people saw them in a negative light. Every word has its time and place for being used, and that includes cursing. If you slam your finger in a door, you are not going to shout out "hooray!" you scream out "d*amn!" Words, like everything, are only seen as good or bad as a matter of personal perspective. Its just that at the moment, the majority of the public does not see calling someone an a**hole as a compliment. Tomorrow, that may change. It could be seen as a compliment, or calling someone a kangaroo could be the newest insult or screaming "red robin!" could be the newest way to curse.

Answer 2

The Bible speaks about swearing in two different categories: first, misusing God's name, and second, using obscene, foolish, or coarse words.

As Christians, we believe God's name is Holy. God takes the misuse of His name very seriously. He says, "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name." (Exodus 20:7)

God is also very serious about being careful to stay away from obscene, foolish, or coarse words. He says, "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." (Ephesians 5:3-5)

Instead of swearing or using phrases like OMG, why don't you say something else that pleases God? Or if you can't, just don't say anything at all.

Answer 3

If you love Jesus why would you want to? The Bible says "to avoid the appearance of evil," For some reason, in this culture swearing is viewed as bad, so a Christian girl if others hear you swearing they won't think you're really Christian because you are no different than them. A Christian is to be in the world and not of it.

Answer 4

I don't have my bible with me at the moment but it says in 1 Corinthians that one should not use profanity.

It also says that your words and actions should be for the building up of the Church.

Also, that your body is a temple and that your life is not your own but was purchased for a price by Jesus.

See, profanity is filth; it is very negative and attracts negative people and other negative influences to you.

Not only that but have you ever noticed that those who use very correct English (like the British, for example) are respected far more than those who use profanity?

That's because you will be treated in exactly the way you present yourself.

If you are respectfull then you will be treated respectfully and if you use coarse, vulgar and common language then you will be treated as someone who is coarse, vulgar and common.

Being a female I'm sure you want men to treat you with respect and not as some base, common, whore who has filth spewing from her mouth.

At least, I hope you don't.

Always remember.....a lady prefers a gentleman......and a gentleman prefers a lady.

Answer 5

The modern idea of making language bad or good originated in 1066 when the Norman conquered England. England was a Germanic country and English is a Germanic language. The Normans, who spoke French, a Romance language, thought using the Germanic English was savage. They imputed a negative value to them common words like "sh*t" or "f*ck" and made the people use the Latin words "defecate" and "intercourse".

The Catholic Church strongly supported the Normans (and got money and power through them), and created the whole idea of "dirty words."

All of the Bible translations at that time were done by the then Catholic Church, and, interestingly enough, "taking God's name in vain" appeared in the translation.

It always seems that victors write history as they want it to be.

Answer 6

You couldn't say "hell" in public 200 years ago.

"Gone With The Wind" (1939) was scandalous because it was ended with the word "damn".

"Easy Rider" (1970) was nearly banned because people said fuuck in the movie.

> Henry Drummond: Radio! God, this is going to break down a lot of walls.
> Radio Announcer: You're not supposed to say "God" on the radio!
> Henry Drummond: Why the hell not?
> Radio Announcer: You're not supposed to say "Hell", either.
> Henry Drummond: This is going to be a barren source of amusement!
- Dialogue from "Inherit the Wind", 1960

George Carlin's "They're Only Words":
http://www.iceboxman.com/carlin/pael.php#track14
(Do the decent thing and buy his CD.)

Words are words, what matters is getting your point across. Worry less about the "George Carlin Seven Words" (look them up) offending people and worry more about how you say things; there's nothing more satisfying than destroying someone emotionally without a single insult or profanity.

"Don't throw rocks at the crowd. You might hit your father."
- An insult from ancient Greece. It suggests the person being insulted is a bastard child, he doesn't know who his father is, and his mother might be a loose woman or a prostitute. (Now *that's* an insult.)


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Answer 7

I don't remember the person who is credited with this quote but it goes something like this:
"Profanity is just a way of making ignorance audible".
As a parent, I would have to say that the reason we find swearing unacceptable from young adults is because we want to remember the innocence of children as long as we can and hearing curses come from their mouths make us realize they're growing up. (Also, it can be an indication that their into other stuff that they are not supposed be into)

Answer 8

I think swearing is a normal way of communitaing amongst friends, and I don't see a problem with it when used in that sense. Swear words can often help to convey meanings or emotions in ways that other words simply cannot. The time when swearing is bad are if you do it to the point of addiction, where you never stop wearing, or if you do it in the wrong places like at work, or in the classroom. As long as you keep it between friends and do it in the right places, I think it's totally normal and ok.

~Kyle

Answer 9

"Swear words" are just words that society and culture have deemed inappropriate...
using words like f@ck, Sh@t, d@mn, @ss, etc. are not in and of themselves bad...if the context is right...say u are among friends/family who dont care about those words then i dont see a problem with it...
on the other hand though if someone is offended by your language just out of common courtesy for that time being you should probably avoid using words that might offend...this includes but is not limited to "swear words"...
"follow your heart...thats what i do"

Answer 10

read Matthew chapter 12 verses 33-37
vs 36 & 37
36: but i say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgement.
37: for by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
also the bible says that sweet water and bitter water can will not come from the same facet.
which means bad words and good words should not come from the same mouth.
also the bible says don't let your good be evil spoken of.