Christians: Sin or not?

Question

I know that cussing is a sin. Is it a sin to watch shows that have cussing in it. What if it's just minor cussing. I watch that 70s show and Red is always calling people a dumb***. This show is rated TV14 and I'm 15. As long as I watch shows that are appropriate for my age do you think God would find that acceptable. I'm not going to copy the cuss words just watch shows that have them.

What part of the Bible lead to your conclusion?

Answer 1

hey i went through this problem as well and now i limit alot of what i watch and read because of it, if jesus was there with you while you watched all your favourite shows do you think he would approve? i know the 70's show cuz i used to watch it but it promotes girlfriends and boyfriends sleeping together and hyde is a drug addict and it carries alot of sinful messages that even though you dont realise it are influencing you, tv is a door the devil uses to worm his way into your life, and change the ways you think and feel about god so this is just my advice that even though its hard to give up i think you should

Answer 2

Can anyone tell me where it states in the Bible that Cussing is a Sin

Man has put labels on the Cuss words {what is bad or not}
Not God

Answer 3

Personally, I'm a South Park Junkie ... I know, "That's messed up".

Perhaps you remember your parish priest, CCD teacher, or mom drawing a line along the scale of a physical behaviors and saying, “If you cross this, you’ve sinned.” I’m not trying to discount the need for such physical “lines,” but they often fail to do justice to the complexity of human hearts.

In his book “Love and Responsibility” John Paul II speaks of the moral principle that should guide all human behavior. He calls it the personality norm. Stated negatively, it says that persons have such great dignity that never, under any circumstance, is it acceptable to use a person as a means to an end. Stated positively, the ‘personality norm’ says that the only proper response to another person is that of love.

In John Paul II’s mind, then, the opposite of love is not hatred. It’s use. Here lies the battle for purity in physical manifestations of affection. We must resist every impulse in us that tends to treat other people to our own selfish gratification, so that we can learn to love others for their own sake.

For some, we can hear it and it bounces off of us. Others digest it and with enough exposure become "numb" which can possibly open the door to other imperfections. In short, be aware.

Answer 4

Mans ways are sin, everything we see and do, includes everybody is simply sin.
From the first movie to the last cussing or no cussing we all fall short.

Romans 5
12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

Answer 5

hm, that is a hard Q! i am a Christian, and i have to admit that i watch shows like that too. not 70s show though. i dont really like it. anyhow, It says in Proverbs 4:23-25:

23 "Above all else, guard your heart,
for it is the wellspring of life.

24 Put away perversity from your mouth;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.

25 Let your eyes look straight ahead,
fix your gaze directly before you."
so, i dont know. maybe you should talk to God about it, and ask him what He wants you to do.

I hope this helps!

Answer 6

I do not believe that cussing is sinful, it's not the best way to speak but it didnot make the top ten list in Gods book, watch and enjoy just don't copy or follow be a leader.

Just my two-cents.

Answer 7

If you know it's raining outside and you go out of umbrella do you think you might get wet?It's funny how most of people here talk about God like He is a judge...but God is not like that: He made us, He loves us, but He also gave us guidance to live our lives the best way so we couldn't suffer...You can do anything you want but some thing's are not convenient for you.Make a choice for Living!

Answer 8

If you want an honest answer about TV shows...God would not approve any of the shows and God would say you shouldn't watch any TV show.

Answer 9

Do not stress over it. I would say that 98% of the people in the world cuss.

Christians cuss. We're human. We get angry and lose our temper.

Take care!

Answer 10

we block shows with foul language in it as the bible says watch good wholesome shows and sometimes they are hard to find as long as u dont repeat the words u hear watch what u want but remember dont follow their examples...