Is swearing wrong for Christian teens?

Question

i just recently became a Christian (like 2 years ago, i'm 15 now), and beforehand I had a pretty foul mouth, but afterwards, i did my best to "change my ways". I don't party, drink, or anything like that anymore (my parents say i'm a nightmare with a happy ending). But now ,occasionally, the fire of being a new Christian has long worn off. i'm not doing anything horribly bad, but the words come out occasionally. my friend told me it's alright to occasionally let one slip, but i think a Christian should not be with the ways of the world at all. but then i think my friend is right and swearing is not terribly bad. so is it wrong? should i just let what comes out come out, or really try to watch myself?

Answer 1

You are going through what many Christians go through. You are trying to figure out what to do with the desires that stay with you to do the things you did before you accepted Christ. Look at these verses first.

"The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly." Proverbs 15:2

"Jesus said, 'I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.'" Matthew 12:36-37

"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

"If anyone curses his God, he will be held responsible." Leviticus 24:15

"Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talkor coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving." Ephesians 5:4

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29

Rather than being concerned about what you should not be saying, but instead, focus on what you SHOULD be saying. Our speech should be encouraging, positive, and full of thanksgiving. Let that be your guide.

Answer 2

It's true we're all hypocrates in one way or another. I'm a vegetarian who wears leather. However, you seem to be beating yourself (literally and figuratively). I don't believe any religeon is 100% right (or wrong for that matter). You might want to take a good hard look at what you consider to be a sin. Swearing and masturbation is something I don't believe an almighty God would care about. Porn -- probably not. Cheating -- maybe. Only you can answer these questions. Don't let anyone or organization (or book) do that for you.

Answer 3

Look, to be honest I feel your first mistake was "I did my best to change my ways." God knows how hard it is to change on your own thats why He wants us to talk to Him daily,let Him know whats on your mind and ask Him for help! God said He would never let us go until the end of days, so why do you think that once your saved your on your own? You got the best backup ever now.He will sustain you when you are weak!
As for the swearing, Im sorry but you and your friend have a wrong concept of christianity.The whole point of salvation is not for us to be saved and screw everyone else! God wants us by testimony of our new changed life in Him to show His greatness to the world. Would you respect a person who is speaking to you of all Gods goodness and then ocassionally let a bad word out.It stains peoples view on Christ!

Take this for example, in the beginning you were throwing wood down on the fire so it can stay lit and when you saw it fading away,you would continue to throw more wood so that fire will never go down,it was your passion!Later you began to get tired of the same routine and got used to its presence so you left it alone,after a while when it was too late you saw the fire really small and maybe tried to bring it back but it was too late so you just got used to it and left it alone but you can still remember the delight that the fire brought to you before.

You see God was that fire and the wood was you reading His word,praying,and living in His truth. Somehow you began to slow down on His word and that caused you to let your passion for Him die down. It was your choice,but the great news is God is not like us,He will always be with us and never let us go like we so often do.So I hope this helped you & SORRY SO LONG!
God Bless You

Answer 4

No rotten talk should come from your mouth, but only what is good for the building up of someone in need, in order to give grace to those who hear.
Ephesians 4:29

And coarse and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks.
Ephesians 5:4

But now you must also put away all the following: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth.
Colossians 3:8

Answer 5

Try to watch what you say, but we are human and the flesh will rear its ugly head.If you say curse words a lot in your communication skills then I think it is wrong.We indeed should stand out in this world we live in so do not let your guard down and start using curse words to communicate with others as this could hurt your witness.Good Luck

Answer 6

Swearing is wrong for any Christian. It's a difficult thing to overcome however. Think about what you're going to say before you say it. Pray for help in controlling your speech. I would also recommend reading the book of James specifically.

Answer 7

Swearing is bad for teens and adults alike. Spirituality aside, it makes you look uneducated. If you can't find a word to use instead of something profane, it usually means you don't have the vocabulary to come up with anything else. Peace.

Answer 8

If it slips, it isnt the end of the world, but you should try your hardest not to let it happen, it isnt the most polite or attractive to hear someone swear, but you know, stuff happens, it isnt as hard as you may think, and should you mess up, you will be forgiven if you ask to be. God forgives if you are honest

Answer 9

you should strive to never curse or swear. I can't give you the references but realize these things:

1) Jesus never swore. when Peter was accused of speaking like the Teacher, what did he do? Peter cussed

2) Paul in one of the epistles said demeaning others, and foul language.

3) the Bible says to leave what you did in the world behind

you should always watch what you say

Answer 10

It just doesn't sound nice coming from a lady...live by example and if you slip up now and again don't kick yourself to hard...ask for the Lord to help you control it and move on...you are saved not perfect =) So I guess my opinion is to watch what you say...

Sincerely,
A reformed potty mouth.