Do you know what the bible says about you doing this?
2006-10-15 02:31:49 · 29 answers · asked by ? 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No.
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Matthew 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
Also
Psalm 14 KJV
1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 53 KJV
1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
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2006-10-15 02:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Even the Bible says Only a fool says in his heart there is no God"
2006-10-15 09:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When Jesus preached in the sermon on the mount he cautioned that when calling a person "raca" (stupid, empty-headed) (Strong's 4469) he would be sanctioned by the council, but when calling a person "moros" (fool) (Strong's 3474) he would be in danger of hell fire. Mat 5:22.
Jesus was talking about the Jewish mitzvot (laws) of Lashon Ha-Ra. The mitzvot regarding improper speech is a very important area of Jewish law; entire books have been written on the subject.
Judaism is intensely aware of the power of speech and of the harm that can be done through speech. The rabbis note that the universe itself was created through speech. Of the 43 sins enumerated in the Al Chet confession recited on Yom Kippur, 11 are sins committed through speech. The Talmud tells that the tongue is an instrument so dangerous that it must be kept hidden from view, behind two protective walls (the mouth and teeth) to prevent its misuse.
The harm done by speech is even worse than the harm done by stealing or by cheating someone financially, because amends can be made for monetary harms, but the harm done by speech can never be repaired. For this reason, some sources indicate that there is no forgiveness for lashon ha-ra (disparaging speech).
Lashon ha-ra (literally, "the evil tongue"), which involves discrediting a person or saying negative things about a person, even if those negative things are true. Some sources indicate that lashon ha-ra is equal in seriousness to murder, idol worship, and incest and adultery (the only three sins that you may not violate even to save a life).
Leviticus 25:17 says, "You shall not wrong one another." This has traditionally been interpreted as wronging a person with speech. It includes any statement that will embarrass, insult or deceive a person, or cause a person emotional pain or distress.
It is forbidden to even imply or suggest negative things about a person. It is forbidden to say negative things about a person, even in jest. It is likewise considered a "shade of lashon ha-ra" to say positive things about a person in the presence of his enemies, because this will encourage his enemies to say negative things to contradict you!
2006-10-15 11:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the bible says. I have called my dog a fool.
2006-10-15 09:33:45 · answer #4 · answered by baileysmom 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If a Christian calls ones sister or brother in Christ a fool, one is in danger of hell fire.
The Christian brother / sister of Christ is doing the will of the Father. Jesus said that those doing the will of My Father is my sibling. A fool is one who doesn't believe in God. Brothers / Sisters in Christ aren't fools. So, it is falsely accusing. Of a devil root to false accuse.
I have heard Christians criticize other Christians for doing what God told them to. Those Christians who falsly accuse go through troubling times. I call it discipline.
Marvin R, Calling yourself a fool is wrong also. You are speaking foolishness into your life. Call yourself smart please. You know how to make the right decision. You're no fool.
2006-10-15 09:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by t a m i l 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yea i know what the bible says about calling somebody that it is a good thing you asked that second question because i was about to get all up in your thang. just kidding. but in the bible it says that if you call somebody that certain word that you will find yourself in hell's fire....(or something like that). unless of course you repent or something like that
2006-10-15 09:53:15 · answer #6 · answered by rabbit lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I haven't.
As far as what the bible says about it I don't know nor do I live my life by that particular book so I don't care to. I know as far as society goes it is wrong to insult people and that is good enough for me.
2006-10-15 09:45:03 · answer #7 · answered by genaddt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, calling someone Raca (or fool) is the worst name you can call someone and the Bible says not to do it.
2006-10-15 09:40:41 · answer #8 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In The Bible, Jesus says that you are in danger of HELL('s) FIRE if you DO!! He also talks about calling people a HYPOCRITE!! BAD BOY!!
In essence, nobody should be callin anybody slurs or slanders of ANY kind. God asks you to forgive instead.
2006-10-15 10:01:32 · answer #9 · answered by thewordofgodisjesus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
auntb93 makes a good point. I've not called anyone a fool in quite some time. I do, however, make liberal use of the word "retard"
2006-10-15 09:51:35 · answer #10 · answered by paganvegan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋