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And, I know this feeling, this constant anxiety of whether you will be judged for every little thing- it isn't healthy. God is loving and understanding of our needs, so be at peace.But the problem doesn’t just stop with that. I have also have been having special trouble with those words in my brain. When I’m by myself, nothing is there to stop me. If I’m upset enough then those words come to my mouth. I can tell God I’m sorry, only I’m not sorry, because I’m aggravated with what is going on, that is effecting me, and I got no control over it. Then I start worrying about my salvation.
WARNING: It is safe to say that I only open a topic if something is bothering me. Usually it's bothering me really bad! In fact of the time, unless it's bothering me extremely bad, I won't open a discussion about it online. Because whenever I open up something online, it's like opening a can of worms. Discussions can go all over the place. And it's hard for me to keep up and decide on who is right and who is wrong. BUT this is something that has been bothering me for all my life. I am going to do the best I can to explain why. But please keep in mind, that I am forgetful, and often fail to include all the information that I should in my original post. When this happens, I will try to add more as needed. Thanks.
This link comes from a quick google search on the subject of swearing. These verses are obviously out of context, and I think the reader should be aware of that. Also I tend to gravitate to the NIV translation of the Bible. This is the ESV list. I'm sorry to tell you guys, that I won't read the KJV because I don't read good enough for it. Anyways please read the link first.
What Does the Bible Say About Swearing And Cursing?
Bible verses about Swearing And Cursingwww.openbible.info
I was raised in a Christian family, so I was introduced to the Gospel at a very young age. I did the best I could with my understanding of it. Today I continue to try to live out my faith in Christ to save me. But as I've became deeper in Bible reading and life experiences, I feel that my life and Christianity in general has become a very milky and confusing system of sub beliefs.
With that being said, I want to tell you what is troubling me. My parents taught me that if you hear a person cussing then that means they are not saved because it is out of heart that the mouth speaks. (Matthew 12:34) The holy spirit comes inside and changes one’s heart. Therefor if cursing is coming out of your lips that means the holy spirit isn’t there, therefor you are probably not saved.
For a long long time, Christians were known to try and keep curse words from their lips. Sometimes Christians would use slang, or substitute words instead. In my family, even slang and most substitute words were also considered cursing.
This way of interpreting the Bible, has impacted me to my core, and it has caused me to be judgmental of those around me. It was extremely hard when I was around my school peers. Just about all of them, swore, or at least used slang words on a daily basis. Right now I’m trying to think back, to see, if I could recall anyone that I didn’t hear swear at least once in a while. I can’t think of anyone!
Back a long time ago, I didn’t need to worry about bad four letter words or even slang in Christian music. It didn’t matter the style/genre, Christian artists knew they couldn’t get by with cussing in their songs. I hate to say it, but now days I have come across Christian artists that are dropping the f bomb and s bomb etc. I have also recently come across a Pastor who dropped the s bomb and f bomb. It really makes me wonder what is going on?
But the problem doesn’t just stop with that. I have also have been having special trouble with those words in my brain. When I’m by myself, nothing is there to stop me. If I’m upset enough then those words come to my mouth. I can tell God I’m sorry, only I’m not sorry, because I’m aggravated with what is going on, that is effecting me, and I got no control over it. Then I start worrying about my salvation.
If cursing is not an indication of someone’s salvation, then what is? How can we tell who is saved who isn’t? How on earth do we do this without being too judgmental?
AlwaysOnAJourney,I think some of you might be misunderstanding. I'm not saying that my parents believe that the sin of cursing will send someone to hell, but rather a person who curses is an indication that they don't have the holy spirit dwelling inside of them. Which means they aren't saved. It's like sneezing because your infected with something bad. A person who doesn't sneeze is because they aren't infected. They are clean. That is what the spirit of God does to a person who put their faith in Jesus. God, Jesus. or the Holy Spirit, It cleans them up, therefor nothing bad comes out their mouth. I'm not all trying to say with a 100% certainty that my parents are correct. But I understand the logic behind it.
You too? Me too!But the problem doesn’t just stop with that. I have also have been having special trouble with those words in my brain. When I’m by myself, nothing is there to stop me. If I’m upset enough then those words come to my mouth. I can tell God I’m sorry, only I’m not sorry, because I’m aggravated with what is going on, that is effecting me, and I got no control over it. Then I start worrying about my salvation.
But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.WARNING: It is safe to say that I only open a topic if something is bothering me. Usually it's bothering me really bad! In fact of the time, unless it's bothering me extremely bad, I won't open a discussion about it online. Because whenever I open up something online, it's like opening a can of worms. Discussions can go all over the place. And it's hard for me to keep up and decide on who is right and who is wrong. BUT this is something that has been bothering me for all my life. I am going to do the best I can to explain why. But please keep in mind, that I am forgetful, and often fail to include all the information that I should in my original post. When this happens, I will try to add more as needed. Thanks.
This link comes from a quick google search on the subject of swearing. These verses are obviously out of context, and I think the reader should be aware of that. Also I tend to gravitate to the NIV translation of the Bible. This is the ESV list. I'm sorry to tell you guys, that I won't read the KJV because I don't read good enough for it. Anyways please read the link first.
What Does the Bible Say About Swearing And Cursing?
Bible verses about Swearing And Cursingwww.openbible.info
I was raised in a Christian family, so I was introduced to the Gospel at a very young age. I did the best I could with my understanding of it. Today I continue to try to live out my faith in Christ to save me. But as I've became deeper in Bible reading and life experiences, I feel that my life and Christianity in general has become a very milky and confusing system of sub beliefs.
With that being said, I want to tell you what is troubling me. My parents taught me that if you hear a person cussing then that means they are not saved because it is out of heart that the mouth speaks. (Matthew 12:34) The holy spirit comes inside and changes one’s heart. Therefor if cursing is coming out of your lips that means the holy spirit isn’t there, therefor you are probably not saved.
For a long long time, Christians were known to try and keep curse words from their lips. Sometimes Christians would use slang, or substitute words instead. In my family, even slang and most substitute words were also considered cursing.
This way of interpreting the Bible, has impacted me to my core, and it has caused me to be judgmental of those around me. It was extremely hard when I was around my school peers. Just about all of them, swore, or at least used slang words on a daily basis. Right now I’m trying to think back, to see, if I could recall anyone that I didn’t hear swear at least once in a while. I can’t think of anyone!
Back a long time ago, I didn’t need to worry about bad four letter words or even slang in Christian music. It didn’t matter the style/genre, Christian artists knew they couldn’t get by with cussing in their songs. I hate to say it, but now days I have come across Christian artists that are dropping the f bomb and s bomb etc. I have also recently come across a Pastor who dropped the s bomb and f bomb. It really makes me wonder what is going on?
But the problem doesn’t just stop with that. I have also have been having special trouble with those words in my brain. When I’m by myself, nothing is there to stop me. If I’m upset enough then those words come to my mouth. I can tell God I’m sorry, only I’m not sorry, because I’m aggravated with what is going on, that is effecting me, and I got no control over it. Then I start worrying about my salvation.
If cursing is not an indication of someone’s salvation, then what is? How can we tell who is saved who isn’t? How on earth do we do this without being too judgmental?
It is hard to tell often who is converted and who isn't.WARNING: It is safe to say that I only open a topic if something is bothering me. Usually it's bothering me really bad! In fact of the time, unless it's bothering me extremely bad, I won't open a discussion about it online. Because whenever I open up something online, it's like opening a can of worms. Discussions can go all over the place. And it's hard for me to keep up and decide on who is right and who is wrong. BUT this is something that has been bothering me for all my life. I am going to do the best I can to explain why. But please keep in mind, that I am forgetful, and often fail to include all the information that I should in my original post. When this happens, I will try to add more as needed. Thanks.
This link comes from a quick google search on the subject of swearing. These verses are obviously out of context, and I think the reader should be aware of that. Also I tend to gravitate to the NIV translation of the Bible. This is the ESV list. I'm sorry to tell you guys, that I won't read the KJV because I don't read good enough for it. Anyways please read the link first.
What Does the Bible Say About Swearing And Cursing?
Bible verses about Swearing And Cursingwww.openbible.info
I was raised in a Christian family, so I was introduced to the Gospel at a very young age. I did the best I could with my understanding of it. Today I continue to try to live out my faith in Christ to save me. But as I've became deeper in Bible reading and life experiences, I feel that my life and Christianity in general has become a very milky and confusing system of sub beliefs.
With that being said, I want to tell you what is troubling me. My parents taught me that if you hear a person cussing then that means they are not saved because it is out of heart that the mouth speaks. (Matthew 12:34) The holy spirit comes inside and changes one’s heart. Therefor if cursing is coming out of your lips that means the holy spirit isn’t there, therefor you are probably not saved.
For a long long time, Christians were known to try and keep curse words from their lips. Sometimes Christians would use slang, or substitute words instead. In my family, even slang and most substitute words were also considered cursing.
This way of interpreting the Bible, has impacted me to my core, and it has caused me to be judgmental of those around me. It was extremely hard when I was around my school peers. Just about all of them, swore, or at least used slang words on a daily basis. Right now I’m trying to think back, to see, if I could recall anyone that I didn’t hear swear at least once in a while. I can’t think of anyone!
Back a long time ago, I didn’t need to worry about bad four letter words or even slang in Christian music. It didn’t matter the style/genre, Christian artists knew they couldn’t get by with cussing in their songs. I hate to say it, but now days I have come across Christian artists that are dropping the f bomb and s bomb etc. I have also recently come across a Pastor who dropped the s bomb and f bomb. It really makes me wonder what is going on?
But the problem doesn’t just stop with that. I have also have been having special trouble with those words in my brain. When I’m by myself, nothing is there to stop me. If I’m upset enough then those words come to my mouth. I can tell God I’m sorry, only I’m not sorry, because I’m aggravated with what is going on, that is effecting me, and I got no control over it. Then I start worrying about my salvation.
If cursing is not an indication of someone’s salvation, then what is? How can we tell who is saved who isn’t? How on earth do we do this without being too judgmental?
We are human and sometimes frustration causes us to say things as an expression of that emotion, often as not much will depend on your environment , background and the learned responses. I grew up in a non Christian environment, mum and dad swore quite a lot. When I came to faith at the age of 23 Something inside me did change and I stopped swearing without even thinking about it, but if something really makes me angry the old words will come out of my mouth !
Now my youngest son swore quite a lot ( his father was not a believer and swore, so he grew up hearing it all the time ) He came to faith last year, a real work of the Holy Spirit as he was an atheist, however he still swears , but has automatically stopped using ‘ Oh God ‘ or ‘ Jesus Christ ‘ in the way he use to…..yet I see God working in his life all the time and changing him bit by bit.
Obviously cussing is not the best thing to do, but we are all a work in progress and the Lord deals with our old ways within different time frames.
I heard a sermon once about cussing/ swearing and the minister relayed that Christians express inner frustrations using different words, but it doesn’t change the wrong attitudes that motivate the expression in the first place - I wish I had kept the notes as it explained it in more detail x
Rita
Lol, that was the gist of the sermon - heard it years ago but it kind of stuck in my head.Interesting post and I know what you are talking about..........I know some Believers that would N eVER use the “ F-Bomb” yet every other Friggin’ Word out of their Friggin ‘ mouths is the word” Friggin’”....Lol...
John 3:18 - He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.Rejecting Jesus as your Lord and Savior is the ONLY sin that sends you to hell!!