is it ok for Christians to swear in critical moments? if it takes off pressure??
Thanks
2006-11-12 14:36:14 · 26 answers · asked by That cute little thing 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you're a good christian you shouldn't be swearing in the first place good luck finding a good christian though.
2006-11-12 14:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by @ubreY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Ephesians 4:29-30 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 that it may give grace to those who hear.
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
I know it is hard, especially if you are used to it. Do your best! If you slip up ask God to forgive you.
( I am assuming that by cursing you mean using fowl language & swearing)
And the bible says in the 10 commandments not to use the Lord's name in vain.
Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the lord will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.
2006-11-12 14:44:15 · answer #2 · answered by redeemed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It says in Matthew 5:34 - 37 However, I say to you : Do not swear at all, neither by heaven, because it is God's throne;
35) nor by earth, because it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King.
36) Nor by your head must you swear, because you cannot turn one hair white or black.
37) Just let your word yes mean yes, your no, no; for what is in excess of these is from the wicked one.
2006-11-12 17:06:31 · answer #3 · answered by stasha_duricic2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a verse which should sum up the answer for you.
Eph 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but only that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
God is Holy and pure and those who are born again are called Ambassadors of Christ which means we represent Him to the world. God would not curse nor would He have His children do so.
1Jo 2:5 But whoever keeps His Word, truly in this one the love of God is perfected. By this we know that we are in Him.
1Jo 2:6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk even as He walked.
We are to live as Christ lived and that includes our thoughts, words and deeds.
I hope this helped you.
2006-11-12 14:58:46 · answer #4 · answered by Cameron E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it really covers that. Some will argue the commandment of not taking the Lord's name in vain is about swearing but I think the context speaks more about people who like to say they are doing something for God when instead they are doing it for their own selfish gain.
I think one should release pressure in moderation and have consideration for the surrounding people who are in earshot. Jesus was big on basic human courtesy.
2006-11-12 14:49:11 · answer #5 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Colossians 3:8 But now really put them all away from you, wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth. Really, when you get a sound answer from the Bible Scriptures, ever notice how that person(s) gives the thumbs down, know now that that is sound advice from the Scriptures because those that will be perishing are the ones who don't agree. Are these really then, the ones you would want to listen to, as well as those that would say, yes go ahead, these are the ones disobeying God and will not see life. Do not let yourself perish with the foolish. Do not be fooled either as all can have a slip of the tongue and make a mistake, that's when we pray for forgiveness for our error, this is why Jesus died for us, so we could be forgiven our sins.
2006-11-12 14:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
i don't think of that's a bad situation - swears are only words, whether others do in contrast to them. yet once you utilize the swears unkindly, then any words unkind are undesirable. i don't think of God cares for our options on vocabulary. i think that it is utilizing God's call in ineffective, which, in accordance to the Bible, isn't pleased with God. while you're incredibly a believer, i could be careful of your options and repent. solid success, Athiest.
2016-10-21 23:57:42 · answer #7 · answered by cardish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people interpret cursing as taking the Lord's name in vain. I never understood that argument because you aren't saying anything about god.
As long as it's not directed AT anyone, there really isn't a problem. If you're saying "Damn you" to someone, though, that would go against loving your neighbor.
2006-11-12 14:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by Esma 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, in the bible cursing is literally placing a curse on someone else. The bible says that the power of life and death is in your words.
2006-11-12 14:39:13 · answer #9 · answered by dancinkathy 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Romans 14:23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because [he eateth] not of faith: for whatsoever [is] not of faith is sin.
2 Thessalonians 2:12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
2006-11-12 14:39:14 · answer #10 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋