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Wrong question.
The question is not "is it permissible?"
The question is: "Is it beneficial? Is it edifying?"
Actually no, the definition of sin is not that it falls short of the goal of Christian Charity, but that sin, is anything that causes separation from God.Using foul language falls short (the definition of sin) of the goal of Christian Charity.
Pull out your Vines, your Strongs, your Wilsons, or what ever original language word list you prefer. You will find the main words for "sin" in the both the Hebrew OT and the Greek NT words are archery terms meaning to "miss the mark." "Mark" in modern terms is the bull's eye of the target. And Paul tells us what that bull's eye is:Actually no, the definition of sin is not that it falls short of the goal of Christian Charity,
Those seem to me to be great answers to a good question about a tough issue. But where we draw the line is even tougher. Most of us wouldn't say that an occasional "darn" that isn't directed at anyone but is just a mild expletive isn't much of an issue. But then there are those curses that none of us would defend, especially if they take the Lord's name in vain. But where do we draw some line? What, for instance, defines "foul language?"
As a single I used to ask a similar question with sexuality. But eventually God impressed on me that was the wrong question. It is asking how close I can come to the edge of a cliff and not fall over.Those seem to me to be great answers to a good question about a tough issue. But where we draw the line is even tougher. Most of us wouldn't say that an occasional "darn" that isn't directed at anyone but is just a mild expletive isn't much of an issue. But then there are those curses that none of us would defend, especially if they take the Lord's name in vain. But where do we draw some line? What, for instance, defines "foul language?"
Pull out your Vines, your Strongs, your Wilsons, or what ever original language word list you prefer. You will find the main words in the both the Hebrew OT and the Greek NT words are archery terms meaning to "miss the mark." "Mark" in modern terms is the bull's eye of the target. And Paul tells us what that bull's eye is:
1 Timothy 1:5 But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
Christian Charity.
As a single I used to ask a similar question with sexuality. But eventually God impressed on me that was the wrong question. It is asking how close I can come to the edge of a cliff and not fall over.
Is it not better to stay a good distance away and let our speech be loaded with Christian Charity:
Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.
What is your view on people saying expletives out of stress?
Just say "For crying out loud."
Which is a film reference--advice given to Samuel L Jackson.
No, I've actually heard that in scripture's original language, there are swear words that have been translate to clean it up.
I've read something on that as well, and while I'd have to go look it up to find specific examples to confirm it, it doesn't take me long to find extremely graphic language being used by the Lord Himself.
Example #1: Jeremiah 2:20. This is God basically telling Judah they were willingly "spreading" for foreign gods, who were taking their pleasure with them as they pleased. I would think most Christians would consider calling someone a "harlot" a form of swearing, and yet this is exactly what God was calling Israel.
Example #2: Jeremiah 2:24. This is even worse. Basically tells them they're running around like a hot to trot donkey all the time, sniffing the air for any mates in the area. I think I'd rather somebody swore at me profusely than tell me something like that!
Wrong question.
The question is not "is it permissible?"
The question is: "Is it beneficial? Is it edifying?"
What is your view on people saying expletives out of stress?
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