That's hard to answer. Where I live (in my very small circle of the globe), that phrase is never used, so I don't know its context or how others would perceive it. Sorry, I know that's not much help. But ask the Lord about it, and the Holy Spirit will give you guidance. My opinion doesn't matter anyway, only God's.
I know pastors who teach that it isn't a sin, I know people who aren't pastors who have concluded, based on their study of the original Greek words, that it's not considered cussing. The definition of those words, even in the Greek language, are still vulgar and unpleasant. It's coarse and filthy. The bible speaks against it, but sadly, people will justify cussing.
I agree. There are situations where I believe a cussword is a viable option (in situations where the evil is too vile to put adequate words to, for instance), but nonetheless, it's a sin that should be kept away from.
I'm curious, do you apply this to what we call cussing as a culture? It seems to be culturally dictated. I allow the words the Bible has (Hell, Damnation, ass, piss) in their Biblical meanings, but those same words are banned for nonBiblical definitions. I would also allow the term "bitch" when used to describe a literal female dog, as that's what it actually means; calling someone a bitch is forbidden. Interestingly, even with this allowance, my children almost never use those words. Neither do we.
Ha, ha! When my oldest nephew, about age 8, was visiting my parents, he experimented with foul language on them. "#%=*%<@^," he said. My parents ignored him. He said it all again with the same result.
After his third try, my mother turned to my father and said, "What do you suppose he's talking about? I've never heard anyone in our family say stuff like that. Not Uncle Ben or Uncle Duffy or Uncle Dana. Not even Aunt Sally. I don't know anyone who talks like that."
My father nodded in agreement, and calmly resumed eating his dinner. My nephew never again used that kind of language in their presence. (And in the 50-odd years since, I've never heard him ever use foul language.
In answer to your question, I don't use those words you listed in everyday language, except maybe hell, if I'm talking about the place. That would be up to each person on how they feel about it. I naturally find a different way to say something.
It wasn't allowed in our house growing up. And as an adult, it still makes me stand out in work places and such because I don't cuss. I had one guy ask me if I was a Jesus Freak. I said why do you ask that? He said, because you don't cuss. It marks us and shows we aren't of this world. Love this!
In particular, those whose every other word is the F-bomb are unintelligible. Their sentences are broken in multiple pieces, joined (badly) by garbage talk.
I agree! When I search for programs to watch I specifically check for the use of foul language or explicit content. I feel sad that the moral fabric of our society is decaying at an alarming rate and have witnessed abusive comments directed at those who share this view. 🫶
Any action that does not honor God is a sin. I believe it is a matter of intent. The foul-mouthed among us use it to gain attention and shock others. They don't want to acknowledge that overuse deflates the shock value.
Certain words feel like a physical slap sometimes. And I have heard pastors use them from the pulpit.
How does that get the Word across?
Is saying something like “By Jove” considered as a swear word.
That's hard to answer. Where I live (in my very small circle of the globe), that phrase is never used, so I don't know its context or how others would perceive it. Sorry, I know that's not much help. But ask the Lord about it, and the Holy Spirit will give you guidance. My opinion doesn't matter anyway, only God's.
'Bout time somebody said so!
I know pastors who teach that it isn't a sin, I know people who aren't pastors who have concluded, based on their study of the original Greek words, that it's not considered cussing. The definition of those words, even in the Greek language, are still vulgar and unpleasant. It's coarse and filthy. The bible speaks against it, but sadly, people will justify cussing.
Thanks for the comment Drew, you're right, Christians can do better than that kind of language.
Profanity is a sign of ignorance
That and name-calling - yes, not only a sign of ignorance, but also a sign that the foul-mouthed one's argument has no substance.
Their words have no weight because their thoughts have no direction
For sure, there are plenty of words to choose from when you want to convey the meaning of something.
What comes out of your mouth betrays what is in your heart.
Matt. 12:34 tells us that is true!
I agree. There are situations where I believe a cussword is a viable option (in situations where the evil is too vile to put adequate words to, for instance), but nonetheless, it's a sin that should be kept away from.
I'm curious, do you apply this to what we call cussing as a culture? It seems to be culturally dictated. I allow the words the Bible has (Hell, Damnation, ass, piss) in their Biblical meanings, but those same words are banned for nonBiblical definitions. I would also allow the term "bitch" when used to describe a literal female dog, as that's what it actually means; calling someone a bitch is forbidden. Interestingly, even with this allowance, my children almost never use those words. Neither do we.
Ha, ha! When my oldest nephew, about age 8, was visiting my parents, he experimented with foul language on them. "#%=*%<@^," he said. My parents ignored him. He said it all again with the same result.
After his third try, my mother turned to my father and said, "What do you suppose he's talking about? I've never heard anyone in our family say stuff like that. Not Uncle Ben or Uncle Duffy or Uncle Dana. Not even Aunt Sally. I don't know anyone who talks like that."
My father nodded in agreement, and calmly resumed eating his dinner. My nephew never again used that kind of language in their presence. (And in the 50-odd years since, I've never heard him ever use foul language.
HA - glad it worked out in that situation! Maybe that gives others some ideas on how to handle it with their own relatives. Thanks for sharing!
In answer to your question, I don't use those words you listed in everyday language, except maybe hell, if I'm talking about the place. That would be up to each person on how they feel about it. I naturally find a different way to say something.
It wasn't allowed in our house growing up. And as an adult, it still makes me stand out in work places and such because I don't cuss. I had one guy ask me if I was a Jesus Freak. I said why do you ask that? He said, because you don't cuss. It marks us and shows we aren't of this world. Love this!
This is an excellent point! It does set us apart and that is why it's an important witness.
Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
Unnecessary dirty language has gone from gratuitous to ubiquitous.
In particular, those whose every other word is the F-bomb are unintelligible. Their sentences are broken in multiple pieces, joined (badly) by garbage talk.
I agree! When I search for programs to watch I specifically check for the use of foul language or explicit content. I feel sad that the moral fabric of our society is decaying at an alarming rate and have witnessed abusive comments directed at those who share this view. 🫶
It also makes you sound uneducated and ridiculous. Just my personal opinion.
I agree with you. Cussing is a sin. It's not honoring God.
Any action that does not honor God is a sin. I believe it is a matter of intent. The foul-mouthed among us use it to gain attention and shock others. They don't want to acknowledge that overuse deflates the shock value.