What God says about Profanity?

Is it a sin to swear, to cuss, to use vulgar word, profanity?

In this modern day, use of foul language are everywhere, especially on online games. It is way of people to criticize other, on how superior are them. But is it okay to use those vulgar words? Let us talk about what the Bible says about using obscene, foul, foul language.

In our society we use more vulgar language, because we became more vulgar, but it’s sad isn’t it? When vulgar becomes the new normal. But how do we as imperfect human beings, know what is right and what is wrong? We have to look at God, who is perfect, says about what is right and what is wrong.

What God says about profanity?

Matthew 12:36 “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you’ll be justified and by your words you will be condemned.”

So you will give account for every careless word that you speak. It’s not just talking here about swearing, but about every careless word that you speak. You need to know that if you act through the Holy Spirit, you will not speak carelessly.

Now some people might say, “I can’t control myself”, “I just speak before I even think.” But listen, don’t make excuses or lie to yourself, because if you are a real Christian, you have God’s Spirit in you, and one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit is self-control.

Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.”

If you act through your own nature, you will struggle to have self-control, but when you choose to act through the Holy Spirit, then you will always have self-control. The decision is yours.

Ephesians 5:4 “Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.”

This verse speaks for itself. Most of us say, that we are Godly people, that we love God, but lot of us drink like crazy, we curse like crazy, but when the food is serve we pray to God. It doesn’t add up, isn’t it? That is only dead religion, and it means nothing.

James 1:26 “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.”

If you are a true Christian, then you are the light of the world, and you should shone your light. Be an example in your deeds, but also in your words. So how is it possible you can say you’re a Christian, but at the same time, you use the same tongue, the same mouth to swear and curse, and use obscene and foul language, and then also worship God.

James 3:10 “from the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.”

Yes, we are in this sinful, temporary, fallen world, but we are not part of the world. We are set apart. We have to live Holy because God is Holy.

Roman 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

So we have to live Holy within God’s will, and know it’s not just when we look at swearing, or foul words, it’s not just that. It’s what we say to people, the situation, and how we say it to them.

Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

It doesn’t say that you have to sugarcoat things, but speak the truth in love, and sometime you may need to say things that people’s sinful natures do not want to hear, but you have to do it because of God’s word. It’s not always easy, but you have to discern. You have to let the Holy Spirit lead you, guide you to know what, when, and how to talk to people.

Colossians 4:6 “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”

There might be times where this will be very tough, and you might not know what to answer people. Our aim is always to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and to be like Him.

1 Peter 2:21 “For to this you have been called because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.

Remember, Jesus would never say the things like obscene and foul language.

1 Peter 1:15 “But as He who called you is Holy, you also be Holy in all your conduct.”

So next time, ask yourself when you say something, and ask yourself, would Jesus do that? It’s a good test and you know we as a society, we usually talk about physical abuse, that’s wrong, and it’s good because we should talk about it

But what about verbal abuse?

Words cut right into the heart, and it can cause more damage than physical abuse. Your tongue is very powerful and you need to be careful.

Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.”

You need to remember that your tongue shows people your heart, because a tree is known by its fruit. If you are a Christian and you struggle with your tongue, ask God to help you.