Is being rude a sin?

Bible Highlighter · Feb 3, 2020

Is being rude a sin?

Definition of Rude:
Rudeness is a display of disrespect by not complying with the social norms or etiquette of a group or culture. These norms have been established as the essential boundaries of normally accepted behavior.

Source:
Rudeness - Wikipedia

Note: Yes, I am aware of 1 Corinthians 13:5. The KJV does not use this word, though. Pauls says he is rude in speech (See: 2 Corinthians 11:6 in the KJV). Was Paul sinning? Surely not. In addition, there are examples of being rude in our culture that is really wrong (and I would consider it a sin).

Here are some examples given here:

https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-examples-of-rude-behavior

And here:

The 25 Rudest Behaviors—Are You an Offender?

But what some may consider as rude may not always be rude to another.
There are cultural forms of rudeness that we may not be aware of when visiting another country. We may not intend to be rude, but we may be rude by doing something they may find to be rude.

friend of · Feb 3, 2020

People need to be less sensitive and more thick skinned overall. When that happens, correction of undesirable traits is enabled. Being offended at the drop of a hat is not what we are called to be like.

Lost4words · Feb 3, 2020

Yes, it is sinful as we are supposed to be humble and loving towards our neighbour

Tom8907 · Feb 3, 2020

Yes, unless you can think of some christ like rudeness or rudeness done with a humble heart

Bible Highlighter · Feb 3, 2020

I think we need to properly define rudeness in light of the actions of Jesus and His followers. Certainly many today would think that their actions or words were rude by today's standards. Surely they were not acting rude by God's standards. But are there forms of rudeness that God would condemn? I believe so. Yes. It basically any words or actions that are generally accepted as not being loving towards one's neighbor.

grasping the after wind · Feb 3, 2020

Bible Highlighter said:
Is being rude a sin?

Definition of Rude:
Rudeness is a display of disrespect by not complying with the social norms or etiquette of a group or culture. These norms have been established as the essential boundaries of normally accepted behavior.

Source:
Rudeness - Wikipedia

Note: Yes, I am aware of 1 Corinthians 13:5. The KJV does not use this word, though. Pauls says he is rude in speech (See: 2 Corinthians 11:6 in the KJV). Was Paul sinning? Surely not. In addition, there are examples of being rude in our culture that is really wrong (and I would consider it a sin).

Here are some examples given here:

https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-examples-of-rude-behavior

And here:

The 25 Rudest Behaviors—Are You an Offender?

But what some may consider as rude may not always be rude to another.
There are cultural forms of rudeness that we may not be aware of when visiting another country. We may not intend to be rude, but we may be rude by doing something they may find to be rude.

Being rude is a sin. Not someone considering you being rude because you tell the truth or because you refuse to agree with them. Not as Paul is translated as using the term in your example meaning speaking as one who is not sophisticated in their speech patterns . Being actually and purposely rude, usually to show others that you believe you are more important or superior in some way to them.

Anthony2019 · Feb 3, 2020

If it consists of words or actions done deliberately to insult someone or hurt their feelings, then it is a sin. If we need to challenge someone when we think they may be wrong, 1 Peter 3:15 tells us to do this with gentleness and respect.

There other types of behaviour that we often perceive as rudeness, such as failing to follow etiquette or social norms. This however is often done out of ignorance or a learned character trait or habit, rather than a desire to cause offence.

Bible Highlighter · Feb 3, 2020

grasping the after wind said:
Being rude is a sin. Not someone considering you being rude because you tell the truth or because you refuse to agree with them. Not as Paul is translated as using the term in your example meaning speaking as one who is not sophisticated in their speech patterns . Being actually and purposely rude, usually to show others that you believe you are more important or superior in some way to them.

What is your view of liberal Christianity?
Is their view correct on Christianity?
Can we appear as rude to them by standing behind the values of the Bible?
I imagine in some cases like with the West Boro Baptist church, they can be wrong because they are not correcting others in love. But to take a stand against that which is ignored as being evil is not always wrong.

grasping the after wind · Feb 3, 2020

Bible Highlighter said:
What is your view of liberal Christianity?
Is their view correct on Christianity?
Can we appear as rude to them by standing behind the values of the Bible?
I imagine in some cases like with the West Boro Baptist church, they can be wrong because they are not correcting others in love. But to take a stand against that which is ignored as being evil is ont always wrong.

I will answer your questions if you define liberal Christianity so I am properly versed on the view I am being asked to decide the correctness of.

I do not see taking a stand as rude.
I would see demeaning anyone that disagreed with my stand as rude.
I do not see speaking the truth as rude but I do see using the truth as a bludgeon as rude.

Brightmoon · Feb 3, 2020

I certainly would be rude to a man who touches me without my consent. And downright nasty and ready to fight if he touches a more intimate place without permission

timothyu · Feb 3, 2020

For a couple of generations brought up under the tutelage of certain rude and mocking cable news channels (particularly one), it might not appear to be a sin but rather a form of expression best suited to those with no other recourse either verbally or intellectually. They don't see the rudeness/mockery as sinful because frankly both sides play the same game so they grow to see this behaviour as normal.

However, as politically thick/hick skinned as some may be, if the same action was applied to perhaps one of their own they might be inclined to suddenly call what they themselves have been doing all along, as rude. Consider as an example if the rude and mocking speech of Trump were, in the same manor, used against his youngest son by someone, would he not suddenly call what he himself does, as being rude or threatening?

The love all as self rule applies. It was Jesus' commandment. Therefore to not follow it is sin.

Bible Highlighter · Feb 3, 2020

grasping the after wind said:
I will answer your questions if you define liberal Christianity so I am properly versed on the view I am being asked to decide the correctness of.

Here are some helpful definitions on Liberal Christianity (if you really do not know).

"Liberals view the Bible as the witness of God rather than the word of God. Strangely the view looks for support by a type of literal interpretation — though this should not be confused with the form of Biblical literalism found in fundamentalist and conservative churches — of the words of Paul in his second letter to Timothy:"

Source:
Liberal Christianity - Conservapedia

"liberal Christians placed less emphasis on miraculous events associated with the life of Jesus than on his teachings. The effort to remove "superstitious" elements from Christian faith"

Source:
What is liberal Christian theology? | GotQuestions.org

Liberal Christianity also embraces the evolutionary paradigm (see also: Evolution and liberalism).

In July 2000, Creation Ministries International reported:

“ For years, many people have scoffed at any suggestion that the evils in society could be linked with the teaching of the theory of evolution. But new research has confirmed what Bible-believers have known all along—that the rising acceptance of Darwin’s theory is related to declining morality in the community.

The research survey of 1535 people, conducted by the Australian National University, revealed that belief in evolution is associated with moral permissiveness. Darwin himself apparently feared that belief in evolution by the common man would lead to social decay. The survey showed that people who believed in evolution were more likely to be in favour of premarital sex than those who rejected Darwin’s theory. Another issue which highlighted the contrast between the effect of evolutionary ideas and that of biblical principles was that Darwinians were reported to be ‘especially tolerant’ of abortion.

In identifying the primary factors determining these differences in community attitudes, the author of the research report, Dr Jonathan Kelley, said: ‘The single most important influence after church attendance is the theory of evolution.’"

Source:
Liberal Christianity - Conservapedia

My definition of Liberal Christianity is deeper, but I will not go into that here at extensive length. Most conservative Christians know that liberal Christians tend to disregard certain cherished moral values that the Bible teaches. Morally speaking from my experience: Liberals tend to accept abortion, magic (witchcraft), paganism, and other things. They also have been known to think of stories like Job, and Jonah as myths and not real historical accounts. They also tend to think that either all forms of Christianity are saved in God's eyes, and or they think that all religions are one and there is truth in them all. For some liberals, Jesus is not one and only way to salvation.

You said:
I do not see taking a stand as rude.
I would see demeaning anyone that disagreed with my stand as rude.
I do not see speaking the truth as rude but I do see using the truth as a bludgeon as rude.

John the Baptist comes off a lot like many street preachers today. While I would not take such an approach (unless the Lord personally told me to do so), it was not wrong of John the Baptist to tell people to repent and to call them brood of vipers, etc. (Luke 3:7).

coffee4u · Feb 3, 2020

Brightmoon said:
I certainly would be rude to a man who touches me without my consent. And downright nasty and ready to fight if he touches a more intimate place without permission

That isn't being rude, he was the one being rude by touching without consent and you defended/protected yourself.

Pavel Mosko · Feb 3, 2020

Bible Highlighter said:
Is being rude a sin?

Definition of Rude:
Rudeness is a display of disrespect by not complying with the social norms or etiquette of a group or culture. These norms have been established as the essential boundaries of normally accepted behavior.

Source:
Rudeness - Wikipedia

Note: Yes, I am aware of 1 Corinthians 13:5. The KJV does not use this word, though. Pauls says he is rude in speech (See: 2 Corinthians 11:6 in the KJV). Was Paul sinning? Surely not. In addition, there are examples of being rude in our culture that is really wrong (and I would consider it a sin).

Here are some examples given here:

https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-examples-of-rude-behavior

And here:

The 25 Rudest Behaviors—Are You an Offender?

But what some may consider as rude may not always be rude to another.
There are cultural forms of rudeness that we may not be aware of when visiting another country. We may not intend to be rude, but we may be rude by doing something they may find to be rude.

I don't think there are any absolute rules on this sort of thing. Context is very important. We should in general be well mannered. Manners are one way of establishing peace and conducting the ministry of hospitality. But on the other hand, if people are doing something bad, some abruptness, being outspoken, and other kinds of combative behavior (considered rude) is warranted like Jesus over turning the tables of the money changers temple and driving them out of the temple with a whip.

Rescued One · Feb 3, 2020

Ephesians 4:29-32
29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Bible Highlighter · Feb 3, 2020

Pavel Mosko said:
I don't think there are any absolute rules on this sort of thing. Context is very important. We should in general be well mannered. Manners are one way of establishing peace and conducting the ministry of hospitality. But on the other hand, if people are doing something bad, some abruptness, being outspoken, and other kinds of combative behavior (considered rude) is warranted like Jesus over turning the tables of the money changers temple and driving them out of the temple with a whip.

Right. It definitely would seem rude of Jesus to overturn tables to some people. So it definitely is something that takes guidance by God's Spirit to be able discern what is God's version of being really rude and being in the wrong vs. not being rude (as the world defines it).

Julian of Norwich · Feb 3, 2020

I think that being rude is a sin (unless you don't know better due to being in a different culture). We are called to be respectful of the image of God in others, with humility. Tact allows being truthful without orneriness and superiority. Tact and respect go out the window when needing to defend yourself - or family. As far as Jesus turning over the the tables, humans aren't God so can't do the same things for all the right reasons. Can I do it? Not near enough!

nonaeroterraqueous · Feb 3, 2020

Normally, I would have said that rudeness is sinful, but I would challenge anyone to spend an hour with my mother-in-law without being accused of rudeness. I don't think it can be done. Consequently, I've come to see it very often as a perception of the recipient, rather than as a thing objectively defined. I had to pick the third option. Sometimes people are thin-skinned, and sometimes they're just porcupines scratching at their own quills.

CharismaticLady · Feb 3, 2020

Bible Highlighter said:
Is being rude a sin?

Definition of Rude:
Rudeness is a display of disrespect by not complying with the social norms or etiquette of a group or culture. These norms have been established as the essential boundaries of normally accepted behavior.

Source:
Rudeness - Wikipedia

Note: Yes, I am aware of 1 Corinthians 13:5. The KJV does not use this word, though. Pauls says he is rude in speech (See: 2 Corinthians 11:6 in the KJV). Was Paul sinning? Surely not. In addition, there are examples of being rude in our culture that is really wrong (and I would consider it a sin).

Here are some examples given here:

https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-examples-of-rude-behavior

And here:

The 25 Rudest Behaviors—Are You an Offender?

But what some may consider as rude may not always be rude to another.
There are cultural forms of rudeness that we may not be aware of when visiting another country. We may not intend to be rude, but we may be rude by doing something they may find to be rude.

I know I have to go back and edit a post when I've been attacked and react rudely. The Holy Spirit won't let me get away with it. And He'll tell me when I've gone to bed, and I'll have to get up and go edit it, or there will be no sleep tonight! LOL

Remember when we talked of sins not unto death called trespasses. That may be one. So we need to forgive other posters and use long-suffering and self control to develop those fruit of the Spirit. Then the Father will forgive us our rudeness.

Bible Highlighter · Feb 4, 2020

CharismaticLady said:
I know I have to go back and edit a post when I've been attacked and react rudely. The Holy Spirit won't let me get away with it. And He'll tell me when I've gone to bed, and I'll have to get up and go edit it, or there will be no sleep tonight! LOL

Remember when we talked of sins not unto death called trespasses. That may be one. So we need to forgive other posters and use long-suffering and self control to develop those fruit of the Spirit. Then the Father will forgive us our rudeness.

It is good that you are being sensitive to your actions like this. May the Lord Jesus Christ get all the glory.

Is being rude a sin?

Is being rude a sin?

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It depends on the type of rudeness. If it is a basic general violation of loving your neighbor.

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