Is swearing a sin?

Question

Like the F word or sh*t?

Answer 1

Yes.

Profanity is wrong even when it does not involve the name of God.

God gave humans the gift of language. Language should build relationships with others, and enable people to share their lives intimately with each other.

We also hear people use four letter words like f*** to speak profanely about goodness of human sexuality or the holiness of marital love.

Such language is not only negative, vulgar, impolite and offensive, but also injures the dignity of each human being.

This language also reveals a person’s bad attitude and lack of respect for others.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

I believe sinful acts are the fruit of a broken or bad relationship with God. There are plenty of verses warning people to guard their mouth. Garbage coming out of the mouth might be a sign of garbage on the inside. Granted sometimes people may cuss just to be funny. But if you are cussing at someone, about someone, out of anger, frustration, etc. you may have more problems than just cussing.

Do not let any unwholesome words come out of your mouth!
Ephesians 4:29

For out of the overflow of a man's heart the mouth speaks.
Matthew 12:34

But now you must rid yourselves of anger, rage,..........and filthy language from your lips.
Colossians 3:8