Is Cussing really a sin?

Question

I mean think about it, Its not really filthy, those are just sins by The World. The Eff word and others are not mentioned in the Bible.

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

I think it depends on the word and how it is used, and in what company.

For one thing, there are some people (and I'm one of them) who do not like to hear cuss words at all. They make me very uncomfortable. And some words are worse than others. The eff word and the GD words are the worst. I hate hearing them, in any circumstance.

It is possible to use words like "dam" and "h-e-double hockey sticks" in the way they are really intended, and that's not cussing. To use them as an expression of disgust or whatever though, would be cussing, as far as I see it. But I still don't think they are as bad as the eff word, because that word refers to a sexual act, and I am embarrassed when people openly talk about sex like that for no good reason.

So, when there are people like me around, you risk making someone uncomfortable by using those words. So it is not the best thing to do. Whether it classifies as "sin" or not, I'll leave that to God to decide.

Answer 3

Any word that is used to tear down rather than build up is taking God's name in vain and is a sin. Cuss words are filthy, destructive and offensive and the "new" ones were created to substitute for the "old" ones so their really just the exact same thing "wearing a different costume". It's all semantics and both sides could sit and argue about it all day but this is what I believe.

Answer 4

The Bible says we are not to swear by ANYTHING, not heaven or hell; that our answer should be yes or no only. Swearing is wrong and it has certainly become commonplace but that doesn't make it right. Sins ARE always committed by those in the world and swearing can be very filthy!! The "F" word is one of the nastiest words ever thought up by sinful man because it demeans the most intimate of relationships. and when it's used with "mother" as in MF'er, it's even worse. Swearing is at the very least a nasty habit and it can be stopped by replacing it with a good habit.

Answer 5

Not only a sin, it shows how small your intelligence is. Cussing is an indication of ignorance, laziness and other sub-par qualities. I think those that cuss have no social graces at all. They are the twits that hoot at girls, put their hands in their pants when a game is on, and so forth. Cussing belongs in low-brow circles. A word to the wise twits, grow up. Cussing isn't funny, cool, hip or jive. If you can't say anything intelligent, try taking a class or reading something other than mad magazine.

Answer 6

AFAIK, this comes from the idea of words having real power. This makes sense to us in terms of psychology, that words can hurt or change a situation for better or for worse. Jewish tradition sees the creation of the world as occuring through the act of speech (and G-d said ....), something that is repeated every day in the words we use with each other and ourselves.

Many, if not most, cultures throughout history have believed in the ability of words to influence action. Witness spells, rituals and curses. The idea that one 'shouldn't take the name of the Lord in vain' is because it's like a wee prayer that G-d (or whoever) harms someone. To those who believe in the efficacy of prayer, that has a reality. To those who don't, it's just words. And some real visceral juicy ones too. :-)

Answer 7

Even though those words aren't named in the Bible, the Bible still condemns unclean speech. And yes, profanity would be included in unclean speech. Another example: the Bible doesn't say, "Don't smoke", either, but it does say that we shouldn't defile our flesh, which would include smoking. So, the Bible isn't going to always specifically mention laws concerning everything we shouldn't do, but there are principles that we can apply to certain situations that lets us know what's right and what's wrong.

Answer 8

None, that's right, none of the words we use today as "curse" words existed in the times in which the Bible was written. English didn't exist, and neither did it's vulgarity. While I personally see nothing wrong with using these words, I do believe that when you exercise them, you offer the listener an excuse to ignore what you are saying. Just some food for thought.

Answer 9

Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

-We should not use profanity. It is not edifying- and it is like feeding your spirit junk food. However I know we struggle with this- and many do. Some even get into the habit of cussing.

Answer 10

I cant say that i know if it is a sin or not but i do know that its best not to. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

Answer 11

God hates a filthy mouth. Though it may not be a sin it is ugly in the eyes of God.