Should Christians say "Oh my God"?

[TonyChanYT]

I don't, and I didn't let my kids say that when living under my roof. Having said that, when other people say it, Christians or not, they don't bother me. The phrase by itself does not violate the commandment: You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain. It is not what you say but what you mean by it. In some usages, it may violate the commandment.

Instead of "Oh my God," when you are surprised positively, you can say "Wow!". If you are in disbelief, you can say "No way!".

Is saying Oh my God as an exclamation of shock or surprise a violation of the Commandment?

No.

 

[lforrest]

I don't, and I didn't let my kids say that when living under my roof. Having said that, when other people say it, Christians or not, they don't bother me. The phrase by itself does not violate the commandment: You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain. It is not what you say but what you mean by it. In some usages, it may violate the commandment.

Instead of "Oh my God," when you are surprised positively, you can say "Wow!". If you are in disbelief, you can say "No way!".

Is saying Oh my God as an exclamation of shock or surprise a violation of the Commandment?

No.

If its not a sin why are people inclined to say it in explanation? Or for that matter saying "Jesus Christ" in frustration.

 

[Pearl]

Only if they are praying.

 

[Wrangler]

Is saying Oh my God as an exclamation of shock or surprise a violation of the Commandment?

The commandment applies to prohibit perjury. There is nothing wrong with using the word ‘god’ in and of itself.

 

[quietthinker]

Should Christians say "Oh my God"?​

The 'should' factor is dangerously subjective and is determined by who/ what? Other mens opinions?

Doesn't the 'should' factor fall under the banner of law? ....and seeing so many are opposed to law, how is it they are ready and willing to call on 'should' ?

 

[TonyChanYT]

If its not a sin why are people inclined to say it in explanation? Or for that matter saying "Jesus Christ" in frustration.

It could be a sin, depending on the intention/attitude of the speaker.

 

[quietthinker]

It could be a sin, depending on the intention/attitude of the speaker.

Could you be trapped in the cognitive?......maybe, maybe not!
Did you marry your wife for what reasons? purely cognitive? emotional?

 

[Wrangler]

It could be a sin, depending on the intention/attitude of the speaker.

Then if is not the words that is a sin but the intention/attitude