I spanked my son when I heard curse word right from his mouth, as I don’t even say it in our house. Weak or young christians/unbeliever can be easily stumbled hearing it from someone who profess he/she a christian. Interesting content though as always.
“With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.” James 3:9-10
It definitely is a sin. Unless used in the right context as you stated ass = donkey although i think the common word would be donkey and probably should go ahead and be used instead of ass. But the most important point that i always use is Jesus wouldn't cuss so neither should we. There are so many good scriptures about not cussing. You may want to do a part 2 and include those. (2 Timothy 2:16, Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 3:8, James 3:9-12. are some good ones.) Thank you for your video. More people should be teaching on this. God bless brother.
all have sinned and fall short of the glory of GOD and we all deserve eternal condemnation in hell, for the wages of sin is death, but the Gift of GOD is eternal life in CHRIST JESUS our LORD (romans 6:23). the FATHER sent HIS only begotten SON into the world (john 3:16), (JESUS is GOD made manifest in the likeness of men, in flesh) (philippians 2:7), to lay down HIS very own precious Life for us all while being mocked, insulted, provoked, humiliated, etc., (luke 23) and to shed HIS very own blood because without blood, there can be no forgiveness of sins (justly) (hebrews 9:22) and the LORD on that cross said one of the most beautiful things, “FATHER, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (luke 23:37), and the LORD physically rose from the grave 3 days later, appearing to over 500 witnesses and HE now offers a new covenant of grace, in which we will never be saved or justified by the law or doing more good than bad, but we are saved by the unmerited love and favor (grace) of GOD through faith in HIM alone (ephesians 2:8) and the children of GOD are sealed with HIS HOLY SPIRIT as a deposit of the promised inheritance until the redemption of GOD’s children that is to come - to the praise of GOD’s glory (ephesians 1:14)! GOD bless you! :)
This was really good. I will never forget an incident when I was eleven years old. I was at a store with my mother. A woman who was walking in the same aisle as us accidentally knocked a glass object off the shelf, and it fell on the ground and shattered. The woman was visibly upset and she said the S word. Being an innocent kid who went to Christian school and almost never heard anyone cuss (this was early 90's, so that kind of language wasn't quite as "normalized" as it is today), I was horrified. But my mom was so gentle and asked, "Are you okay? Let me help you clean that up," and she helped the woman scoop up the glass. She offered to pay for the object, but the store manager said it was okay. The woman who had cussed humbly thanked my mom. That was a real example to me about how to treat others, instead of acting shocked when they used language we might not think is the best. I still don't like profanity, but God used that incident to teach me how to react toward those who use it.
This is such a great story. Thank you for this. I wish that a lot of people would get to read your story. Most times we are forgetting to see the person's heart and focus too much on what was done wrong. I see it a lot in the comment sections of a lot of videos. One person would question or disagree, and they get shred to pieces with bible verses, lectures about fleshly desires and jezebel spirit and such. It will be a never ending lecture from multiple people, in good intentions of course. They are lecturing nicely, but their lectures have a lot of "you may haves, why would yous and you should nots". We are forgetting to look at the entire picture, that the comment of that person already have 50 somewhat comments of lectures and banters back and forth. In the end the person realize the mistake and still, the lectures go on. The person ended up lashing out because there's a feeling of too much judgement, one after another. The banter starts and they end up pushing that person away. I try to let them see that we often focus too much on our recited bible verses and our need of wanting to comment to point out the mistake. Why can't they just hold back sometimes when they already know that that person has already been lectured by so many? A person tried to smoke a pack of cigarettes in one day, would you force that person to go to rehab for drug addiction? But, they will ask that person to check in to rehab in a friendly manner so it should be ok. When I tried to point it out, because I really feel that the person got too much lecturing. What I got was something in the line of, this is a Christian channel, expect christians and others to reply when someone is being led on the wrong path. It was said again in a nice manner... of course.... Most times, a "Let me help you clean it up", is just what other people need. Just like what your mom did. I apologize for the long post. Have a blessed day.
“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” Ephesians 4:29
but yet Jesus said to the Pharisees you are fools( which was the highest insult in Jesus's time especially said to the leaders at the time) so did Jesus sin?
Hey I hope these words greet you well I understand the truth in Gods word but please check out this experiment by a monk called Masaru Emoto rice jar test type ☝️those words in to RUclips it revealed to me that we should never ‘cuss’ our kids because we are water and carbon. Blessings.
@@brobro3944 well we will never know because because we dont have a voice recording on how he said it, also Jesus had whipped and angerly ran out the money changers(bankers at the time) in His temple there is also a difference in angers. so again a lot up to interpretation in the Bible
It’s hard (and admittedly addicting) being a former 7 year Marine, Pastor Allen. But God really did convict me about it earlier this morning. Keep me in prayer, please.
Same, spent 4 years in the Marines, cussing was a staple in the lingo. We used the F word like a comma... i still fight this habit daily. Other things were easily dropped from my list of short comings after being saved. But this one still fights me time to time. It takes time, you will get there. keep Jesus at the front of your mind and you'll be surprised at how you react.
Former Marine here too. I used to cuss a lot like most of us did and still do. The Holy Spirit changed all that in me. The change was so profound I know it wasn't me because I was researching evolution vs creation when I was born again. I stopped watching pornography immediately and my language was cleaned up immediately. That's how I know God is real, I was changed so dramatically and I cannot take any credit for it because I wasn't even trying to improve myself in those areas, it was just a natural thing like literally a different person! I realize now that God had been leading me to an opportunity to repent from major alcohol abuse which I did to save my marriage, then I started seeking God and my faith was confirmed and then felt the love of God change in such a powerful way!
Me too! I'll take prayer. It wasn't the Marines for me, it was music & a lot of anger. God's taking care of the anger (situational, not a personality thing); beauty for ashes!
Cussing is one of the first things I cut out of my life when I committed myself to Christ. I felt it was an immediate and obvious change that others would take notice of that I can use as an opportunity to point to Christ.
Whether "fair" or not, no longer using foul language sends a massive message to those who are watching you. Nothing shows change more than how you change your speech.
For me I had the mouth of a sailor before I got saved. Even God’s name in vain which I’m very remorseful for. Now the Holy Spirit just doesn’t allow me to swear much. It slips sometimes, but I try my best 🙂
all have sinned and fall short of the glory of GOD and we all deserve eternal condemnation in hell, for the wages of sin is death, but the Gift of GOD is eternal life in CHRIST JESUS our LORD (romans 6:23). the FATHER sent HIS only begotten SON into the world (john 3:16), (JESUS is GOD made manifest in the likeness of men, in flesh) (philippians 2:7), to lay down HIS very own precious Life for us all while being mocked, insulted, provoked, humiliated, etc., (luke 23) and to shed HIS very own blood because without blood, there can be no forgiveness of sins (justly) (hebrews 9:22) and the LORD on that cross said one of the most beautiful things, “FATHER, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (luke 23:37), and the LORD physically rose from the grave 3 days later, appearing to over 500 witnesses and HE now offers a new covenant of grace, in which we will never be saved or justified by the law or doing more good than bad, but we are saved by the unmerited love and favor (grace) of GOD through faith in HIM alone (ephesians 2:8) and the children of GOD are sealed with HIS HOLY SPIRIT as a deposit of the promised inheritance until the redemption of GOD’s children that is to come - to the praise of GOD’s glory (ephesians 1:14)! GOD bless you! :)
sin is anything that hinders our communication with God, but we all sin daily (flawed) - all sins are paid dearly for by the Lord, for those who receive Him
it’s not just curse words we need to look after but rather, everything we say. We must be accountable for every word that comes out of our mouths including careless ones.
I used to curse like a trucker lol. I said all the words you mentioned and many more, like it was a second language. I have been saved almost 2 years and although I don't curse like I used to, praise God He has helped me with it, I on rare occasions curse, makes me feel really bad. This was a good video, thanks!
Just because we have a sin nature doesn't mean that we should excuse sin. We should make every effort to avoid sin if we can. God has given us the Holy Spirit to overcome.
Yes. This is one of my weak areas too, especially when I'm driving in traffic. He didn't mention giving someone the middle finger, but I am guilty of that one also.
At my grandfather's funeral, when I was 14, I learned from his best friend that he never was known for cussing. I was amazed by that. As long as they'd been friends, he never knew my granddaddy to cuss. I decided then that I wanted to be like that, too. And that is why I don't cuss. I wanted to do it as a way to honor my granddaddy.
That's beautiful! My parents don't cuss either. The one and only time I heard my Dad say "damn" was also the one time that he was so mad he was literally already jumping up and down. (It was an extreme situation.)
Same, my mom does to. She always has, I've told her about what God word says. I think she has gotten better, but she still does it. I can't change her only God can. I just keep praying and being a light as Jesus calls us to be.
Before I got saved, I didn't even know swearing was sinful. It was when I found other people swearing unpleasant after getting saved, I realised it was sinful and wrong.
@@starhernandez44 Okay, I would say don't hate yourself because I don't thing Jesus would want that. I would say recognize the sin and try to chuck it out the window/get rid of it.
So happy that you recognise that! But don't be angry at urself~ Instead use that energy to pursue Jesus! I found that the more time I spend with Him & His people, the more I build the habit of saying things that build others up, & swearing has long been the last thing on my mind. Be kind & patient to urself
I think that as Christians we have to have wisdom about the words we speak and the example we’re setting for non believers/people struggling with their faith. The real question is what are we putting in our hearts for those words to come out Edit: *Not that I’m saying we’re perfect or will never make mistakes*
You summed it up great!! It’s like Ruslan has said before, you can curse someone out without even using a cuss word. We need to check our intentions and use our words to build and bring glory back to God. Thanks for this. I may need to do a video on this soon.
I hardly ever swear, but it does fascinate me somewhat how, from many Christian perceptions, you can say things like "bummer" or "dang", but not "sh**" for instance. From what the Bible seems to say, it would appear that you should either be allow to say any of these (provided that it's not used as a means of directly or inadvertently offending someone) or none of them at all. The idea though that some curse words are ok and some are not I think is really something you can only attribute to our own social rules, not the Bible (at least in regards to words that don't carry an inherently derogatory meaning towards anyone)
I do the same friend, my wife says s$#% and I say hey!! But then she says " I have heard you swear" and she's right But is swearing and knowing its a sin different from saying Well I don't believe S%^$ is a swear word and using it freely
"If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." Colossians 3:1-3 ❤
I habitually cursed for years and I couldn't stop. The day of my conversion, I just stopped without trying. This tells you what the Lord thinks of swearing. We are supposed to be lights in a dark world. We are supposed to stand out for the right reasons. Aim for the sacred, not the profane.
I'm sorry, but I laughed really hard when you said he saddled his ass in the morning 😂 On a serious note, thank you for clarifying this. Me and my Christian friend that I've known since I was a kid was wondering about this. God bless you 🙏
The best way to get rid of a bad habit is to replace it with a good one. Maybe think about how you can respond to a situation, rather than react to it. Pray for wisdom. And meanwhile, don't beat yourself up for not being perfect!
So excited for this video!!!! I have heard fellow Christians cuss and say that it is fine to do, but when I hear cursing or if I let a word slide out in anger I feel convicted, I feel the need to repent and ask for forgiveness. It does confuse me how other Christians aren't affected like this, bc my way of thinking we all have the same Holy Spirit inside of us and I don't understand why I would feel guilt over it, but others wouldn't? Hopefully this video will be helpful, as all your other content is!!!!!!!!!
Same. I have a Christian friend who cusses and flips off anyone who she gets mad at. And she wasn’t like that before, which kills me. Possibly bad influence from her friends.
😂😂😂😂 I couldn’t stop laughing the whole video! But seriously blessing and curses cannot come from the same mouth. Thanks for the video once again Allen!❤️
One of the first things the LORD delivered me of was a filthy mouth...and the music I listened to. But then after some years, I backslid....like completely off track and even worst than ever. (Like a dog returning to his vomit)....I was a hot mess.....and my mouth was filthier than ever along with my filthy sins. But my LORD and my GOD, for reasons only HE knows, delivered me and turned my heart back to HIM..... I have been redeemed....frfr.... I am so grateful to HIM for not giving up on me. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I used to curse like a sailor, but I've been growing closer to God so I've stopped. The one thing I've been struggling with is saying things like "It's pissing me off." or something along those lines. I've also been struggling with cursing in my head. I've definitely slimmed down a lot, but I haven't stopped yet. Please pray for me!
@@danieldebruijn2107 I define a stronghold as a recurring problem that one struggles to turn away from and surrender to God. This problem may be hard to eliminate from your life because it literally has a strong-hold on you.
Thank you for explaining and getting both sides of the argument! I’ve tried to stop cursing so many times but I went to the judging extreme only to go back to cursing every time. The way you broke this down really helped me.
This video was so needed but hilarious at the same time because of how absurd it is for us to make our cursing valid in our own minds. I am working on my "default" words in moments that catch me by surprise. Thanks again Brother Parr 😊
Thank you for addressing this topic. I agree with everything you said. I was convicted with Luke 6:45 “ out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.”
I was delivered from a few things. I don't fornicate, steal, cheat, drink, do drugs, smoke, backbite, or blaspheme God's name..but I'm still a cusser...not as bad as I used to be, and if that's all, then I'm okay. I'm not perfect..never will be. And I know cursing and blessing come from the same tongue. I know I know I know. But I won't be condemned for it. Pastor Allen and everyone be blessed.
Thank you for sharing, I am a Christian who struggles with cussing and wasn't raised in a strict "Christian" home. I hate when someone who isn't a Christian teases or criticizes me everytime a say a few cuss words, and it's hard habit to break, but I am a work in progress.
Thats come in the right time!!! I was talking to my friend yesthurday and i send him couple video of you and the prob I have with him its the way he talk and there you are with this video!!! God is powerfull and will always send something to help you guide his lost child!! Glory to God and thanks brother Alan🙏🏽
Very well said! Most people do say that they have freedom of speech so why can't they say it and a lot of Christians (and even non Christians) say that they never cuss so they did not sin. Sometimes we even forget that sinful thoughts, slandering, gossiping is also sin. Thank you for this!
I agree with your explanation of things. I've seen far too many who bash those who do swear. I have a friend who is not a Christian yet but has come a long way to being closer to believing. They used to believe there is no God and now are not sure and searching for answers. Former friends who are Christians have bashed them for swearing and been very hypocritical with what they say which has a negative effect on my friend's feelings on things. They've said well if they call themselves Christians but do all of that and then bash me for messing up and swearing then what's the difference and why should I believe and change if they're the same. Our words and actions can make a difference in someone becoming a Christian or not because of what they see and hear. As seeds are being planted others are pulling them out. I'm not perfect but I do ask God regularly to work on me to check my own heart and build others up in word and in deed. I pray that we all do this so that we won't be a stumbling block to others who are watching us.
This is a great video explaining how it might not be a sin but it can give a non believer a leg to stand on when they say”you’re just like me” thx for the vid
This is an awesome video! For full transparency, I have a mouth like a sailor that I continuous work on. There are a lot of good points you brought up, especially with how other may perceive us Christian's while using curse words. That's something I've not thought about, so I'll definitely be praying the Lord would give me more awareness. I think there's a lot more to look at as well, such as, context of the word, is it being used towards someone or is it objectively being used, are you offending someone by using such words, etc. I don't think any word is inherently bad, but moreso they way in which it's being used and the intentions behind it. Thanks again for this!
child of God,let's pray for our community nation STATE, Communities and our household especially our family regarding the epidemic for some countries.Child of God keep your dreams alive Understand to achieved anything requires faith and believe in yourself vision hard work, determination and dedication.., remember things are possible for those who believe (2 corinthians 9:6),help others make a living by sowing a seed of faith to this Saviour orphanage motherless home foundation, located in Benin, Edo state in Nigeria before today with faith. And let me know so I can join you in prayers deeply because he want to manifest his promises in your life and that of your lovely family. You are lifted up above any spiritual power. These children are in need of help. Nobody should know about the seed it's between you and God.Is a convenant seed, you will testify to the glory of God after you have done is if you believe in him and do what says by Lord of host,(proverbs 3:27,21,:26,22:29) (Due, 28: 15) (Zechariah 4:6) contact or whatsapp the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details: whatsapp no +2347042116453 or email ( saviourfoundation95@gmail.com ) (luke6 : 38) As how much you believe and do so may almighty God multiply your income and cast all the attack in your life an I pray for divine grace, favour, protection and blessings shall be your portion in Jesus name.God bless you.....
I definitely agree with what you said. In the nook of James there's reference to unwholesome speech/talk and not any specific words. So if anything is unwholesome we should avoid that type of speech. Another scripture that helps me with my tongue is Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
Brother, God has already won over sin, and whenever you’re tempted always remember God is greater than your temptations and He has already won, and your purpose in Christ is very very huge it’s most important and more bigger than these temptations and don’t give in, this has helped me I hope it may help you God loves you.❤️
This needs a part TWO!!! HATE is a four letter word that is often overlooked as "cursing". Complaining is "cursing" as well. So much more on this subject to dive into. Thanks for the video.
The thing that gets me about "swear" words is how Christians use alternates, thinking it's somehow better. I once had a lady tell me that she'd never use a "swear" word, but used the word "pickle" instead. Like somehow that was better?! Doesn't God see the heart? Isn't anger the same, no matter what letters I use, in what order? Likewise, if I say a word that is perceived by culture as a "swear" word, but mean no harm by it, doesn't God see my heart? What's considered "swear" words now probably won't be in the future, and likewise, some words we used 50 years ago are now swear words. So how about we stop looking at the outside, and try to get at people's hearts? I'm much more concerned if someone hates another person, than if they use "the F word".
@@DrnoobzHermida Well, I will say that I don't believe that ALL words that people say are profanity, are. For example, I don't believe piss, hell, damn(unless your using damn to actually curse someone), words like that I personally don't see how they are profanity. Other ones I do understand why they are vulgar and profane.
@@DrnoobzHermida What exactly is wrong with my response? I'm still confused on this subject 2 years later lol. No other Christians have really ever been able to give me 100% proof from scripture either way on whether certain words are a sin or not. They give me the scriptures about not speaking profanley and how we are to be separate from the world and so shouldn't be talking like the world, which I understand all that. But at the same time, I just personally don't see how certain words we've all beem taught not to say are bad. You said it's not a sin period and all I did was tell you my personal take on it. I do believe certain language to be vile, but don't agree that certain words are. It's about the intention behind it. I don't see what's wrong with my response to you? Thought we were having a convo lol.
I confess that this is something that I struggle with and I have been a believer for 34 years. I learned my foul language through the military and it has stuck with me. I have repented of this and am using God's word to help me keep mouth in check and honoring to him. I do fail sometimes when I get frustrated and I have to confess it and be cleansed. It is a struggle. I have had so many say that depending on what word you use you are ok to use cuss words. There are those around me where I work that consistently use O- M- G- throughout the day and one of the ladies is a pastors wife, the other leads worship. I love the Lord with all that I am and he is transforming me from the inside out and I know I won't be made whole until Jesus takes me home. I appreciate your videos and your use of God's Holy word to back up everything you say, Allen.
I grew up in southern Baptist community. Christians would tear people down for these 4 letter curse words then say the most racist, misogynist, homophobic stuff I’d heard in my life, and use the Bible to justify those ideals. I like the idea of not cursing, but I hate the idea of a human judging another human for it.
In my heart I feel if a person uses those four letter cuss words, but has no ill intent nor uses them as an insult towards anybody, it is not a sin. I personally feel that the b word, and the GD word should never be used in any way.
The attitude of the heart is more important than actual words. That said, I don’t like cursing and don’t think it’s appropriate for Christians. That also said, I try to give grace to people because we all have our struggles.
Consideration 2 esp is the best point that helps me. I have had a person (who is not a Christian), in my 20s (a decade back) tell me flat that if I wanted to call myself a Christian that was fine or not bc from where he stood, I looked the same as lots of other nice people he knew; I cursed, I smoked, I was not living right all the time but I did talk to people about God and I was a decent human. It's confusing to those on the outside of the Kingdom fam to hear both blessings and cursing come out of the same mouth, really. Also your point from the cuss word coming from the heart-exactly; what's the overflow that's coming out? It's stupid to argue this bc God says several things about not harming our witness, not being confirmed to this world, not giving off the appearance of evil, and about the tongue and our speech. Also, for those who argue this one: You do not have to curse around people who curse to "speak their language". If you're sincere/genuine, show respect, and reflect God's heart for them, people will recognize that and in time/with trust earned, allow you access to their hearts. Cussing should never be a "ticket in".
I don't curse at all but sometimes I want to. Anyone experience that feeling where cursing would properly explain how you feel but you can't do it so your left feeling suppressed and unheard?
I'm definitely much better than I used to be with cursing. Most of the time If i do it I don't even realize it until later on when God tells me. Then I'm like why would I say that when I dont normally. I'm one of the people that I'm always worried if I'm going to hell or not. I know everyone is a sinner but I almost feel like I have to be perfect. I struggled with porn for 8 years and I'm now 6 months without watching. I'm just so blessed God took that away because I used to get sick from watching it and pleasuring myself to them videos. But I kept doing it because I thought it was bringing me joy.
child of God,let's pray for our community nation STATE, Communities and our household especially our family regarding the epidemic for some countries.Child of God keep your dreams alive Understand to achieved anything requires faith and believe in yourself vision hard work, determination and dedication.., remember things are possible for those who believe (2 corinthians 9:6),help others make a living by sowing a seed of faith to this Saviour orphanage motherless home foundation, located in Benin, Edo state in Nigeria before today with faith. And let me know so I can join you in prayers deeply because he want to manifest his promises in your life and that of your lovely family. You are lifted up above any spiritual power. These children are in need of help. Nobody should know about the seed it's between you and God.Is a convenant seed, you will testify to the glory of God after you have done is if you believe in him and do what says by Lord of host,(proverbs 3:27,21,:26,22:29) (Due, 28: 15) (Zechariah 4:6) contact or whatsapp the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details: whatsapp no +2347042116453 or email ( saviourfoundation95@gmail.com ) (luke6 : 38) As how much you believe and do so may almighty God multiply your income and cast all the attack in your life an I pray for divine grace, favour, protection and blessings shall be your portion in Jesus name.God bless you.......
I just ask myself would I do/wear/say this thing if Jesus was standing in front of me and I always have an answer.It's also important to consider if Jesus himself would do these things. We're supposed to strive to be like Christ in everything we do.
Excellent video. Your comment on how Christians love lists is true. It points to a heart issue as well. We, as humans, love to know where "the line" is, so we can come as close as we can to it without crossing it (which means we love the things of the flesh and the world). Paul alludes to living righteously within the culture you are living in, which means, like this speaker is saying, the intent means everything, and culture determines how words relate to intent.
In the past 40 years, cussing has so permeated our culture it is common and even expected. I remember hearing the d-word on a sitcom in the early 80s and being shocked, as was the live audience which cheered wildly. Now it's almost a badge of honor to have a ton of bleeps on your show, or even commercials. Language and other graphic content is all over pop music. Not just on obscure album cuts. It's the singles, and they have to create a "clean version" for radio airplay. Gone are the days where it was considered vulgar and low class. But even though society has normalized it and doesn't think it's a big deal, doesn't mean we should follow suit. As Christians called to being salt and light, avoiding such speech will definitely make us stand out. Your points are right on.
I won't get in the details about my Identity or anything like that but recently I prayed actually meant it and was justified. This channel has gone a long way to teaching me a lot of things I need to know. I've been trying to not cuss it's been a habit for 40 years. I think everyday I get a little bit better and every time I cuss I feel this jolt and I get a little bit of anxiety for lack of a better term. I think this is God healing my heart my mind and my soul. Let's say a prayer for each other and lift each other up. You all take care of yourselves
Please pray for me 1) pray my job offer with a museum near me gets accepted and approved. 2)please pray current employer will allow me to have my sundays off or just my sunday mornings off. IN JESUS NAME I AGREE AMEN AND Thank You
When I was in my early teens I had a very foul mouth!! Then the Lord started dealing with my heart when I was going to church. Little by little my cussing stopped. My friends and peers would even apologize to me when they would cuss infront of me. Now as an adult when I hear people cuss it just hurts my ears. I'm not going around being the cuss police though. The only time I will say please stop cussing is when it is directed at me and that is usually from family members.
" Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen and understand. What goes into a man's mouth does not make him `unclean,' but what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him `unclean. ... But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man `unclean.
I've never been big on GD. I've let 'damn' and 'dammit' slide before, but anytime GD has ever slipped out, I just plain felt bad about it. So it was pretty easy to not say after I felt bad about it enough times.
This is such a good video to explain this! I cannot stand it when Christians get angry at people who cuss around them but then they turn around and say "darn" or "holy crap" or call people negative names, etc. I've read The Holy Bible and It does tell us that ALL foul language and thoughts are wrong as a Christian, not just 6 specific words! I wish more believers could understand this. I think reading your Bible can be a big help to understand this.
Great bud Bro. Allen. I look at it like this, I have the freedom to use a lot of words. Some of them aren’t even considered “cuss words,” but they have terrible implications. I think it’s like you said, it’s not about a list of words. It’s about the heart. I sometimes let words slip around friends but it’s never with any kind of malice or I’ll intent.
So many nations, so many languages. We can use our languages in so many different and lovely ways. The older I get, the more I use my language in ways that is acceptable to God. I do have the tendency to use sarcasm, just as bad. ❤️
I was an avid cusser for yearssssss and I could never stop, but after 2020 God has helped me overcome that and I no longer cuss nor does it feel right to. IT IS POSSIBLE
There is no argument here, words are powerful and it’s clear curse words or foul language should not be used. Honor Christ in all you do...end of story!
I cuss like a zoo. I agree with your concept of intent. I done reduced my cursing at one point but took the Lord name in vain, so that's worse because it's unambiguous sin. Cussing may depend. I say if I mind my language, then that don't necessarily offend. But I can still tear down with non cuss words. I want my language to build people up and glorify God. But it's a cleanliness thing, and doing different from the world, so an unbeliever can see Christ in me. So minimising profanity is still a desire of mine. Thanks so much for your insights on the issue
For me being a christian and a believer for Jesus and God I never cursed or use foul language no more until I discovered about sins that I started to believe that after anxiety and gonna need more about this stuff and in the bible of what is a sin and not a sin is what I needed to know more.
Ironically, I had a swearing issue where I would curse under my breath but hardly ever finish the word, but I would curse in my head uncontrollably at myself because, at the time, I had fewer brain cells than a koala.
Who are you to decide who is Christian and holy ? “ Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?
@Kittyprimee I am a Christian too and I have the authority to decide who is Christian and holy according to the scriptures... I do pay attention to my own plank that's why am able to see the sawdust in my brothers eye clearly
I belive this post was spot on. 👍Many Christians use " God's still working on me" as a bye for some of the things mentioned in the post. God is still work on us all, but we must do our due diligence, and honor Him with our words and deeds. If it's not life giving or edifying the body of Christ, then we more than likely should refrain from such things.....even cursing, as explained in this post. Outstanding explanation!!! 🤗👍 Thank you for sharing and may God continue to bless you and your ministry.🙏🕆
I work around mechanics all day. It's kinda expected to hear curse words. But they are used more as emphasis rather than their original meaning. I don't curse around strangers. But I do curse around fellow brothers. We all were sinners. Old habits are hard to break.
Same in the restaurant and construction industries. It is a habit and non-offensive to some people. I would say this is an issue of Christian liberty (Romans 14)...if it offends another person or causes them to stumble, we should not do it. However, believers should not be judgmental about it either.
doesn’t curse mean to put a curse on someone as said in james 3:10 and swearing means to trying to clarify your truth instead of saying yes or no as said in james 5
Expand your vocabulary! What you just described seems more like a lack of verbiage to express exactly how your feeling and that is perfectly understandable. We have millions of words in the English lexicon to use, oftentimes we just never learn or hear those words so we resort to the vulgar language by default. This is sad. The average american probably uses less than ten thousand words daily, so you can start to imagine why people can't think of words to express intense anger when the only word they know is "angry" or "mad" so they blurt out "i'm effing p***sed" Not realizing there are so many brilliant ways to express that "enraged, exasperated, furious, heated, impassioned, irritated, indignant, irate, offended, outraged." Although each of these words are about the feeling of anger, they all contain nuances that differ from each other. Isn't that so cool to be able to express the nuances of your feelings instead of just using 4th grade vocabulary mixed with language to make a sailor blush. I urge you, to take that feeling and use it to learn more feeling words! I promise you'll feel better about your language and you'll bless others ears. First and foremost our language should reflect Christ! I'm praying for you✝✝
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Is it a sin for Christians to curse? What are your thoughts about this?
I guess it all depends on the way you use certain words
Yes, it's true! Cursing is wrong and Jesus don't like it. He wants us to be a good. 😉
I spanked my son when I heard curse word right from his mouth, as I don’t even say it in our house. Weak or young christians/unbeliever can be easily stumbled hearing it from someone who profess he/she a christian. Interesting content though as always.
“With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.”
James 3:9-10
It definitely is a sin. Unless used in the right context as you stated ass = donkey although i think the common word would be donkey and probably should go ahead and be used instead of ass. But the most important point that i always use is Jesus wouldn't cuss so neither should we. There are so many good scriptures about not cussing. You may want to do a part 2 and include those. (2 Timothy 2:16, Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 3:8, James 3:9-12. are some good ones.) Thank you for your video. More people should be teaching on this. God bless brother.
The first question we ask about anything shouldn’t be “is this a sin”, but rather, “Does this honour and glorify God?” ✝️🙏😊
Does it help or hurt someone
Amen! That should not even be a question. SMH.
In that case, you'd be questioning everything you do in life.
@@kaylalezabeth7175 amen. Exactly what we should do!!!
all have sinned and fall short of the glory of GOD and we all deserve eternal condemnation in hell, for the wages of sin is death, but the Gift of GOD is eternal life in CHRIST JESUS our LORD (romans 6:23). the FATHER sent HIS only begotten SON into the world (john 3:16), (JESUS is GOD made manifest in the likeness of men, in flesh) (philippians 2:7), to lay down HIS very own precious Life for us all while being mocked, insulted, provoked, humiliated, etc., (luke 23) and to shed HIS very own blood because without blood, there can be no forgiveness of sins (justly) (hebrews 9:22) and the LORD on that cross said one of the most beautiful things, “FATHER, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (luke 23:37), and the LORD physically rose from the grave 3 days later, appearing to over 500 witnesses and HE now offers a new covenant of grace, in which we will never be saved or justified by the law or doing more good than bad, but we are saved by the unmerited love and favor (grace) of GOD through faith in HIM alone (ephesians 2:8) and the children of GOD are sealed with HIS HOLY SPIRIT as a deposit of the promised inheritance until the redemption of GOD’s children that is to come - to the praise of GOD’s glory (ephesians 1:14)! GOD bless you! :)
This was really good. I will never forget an incident when I was eleven years old. I was at a store with my mother. A woman who was walking in the same aisle as us accidentally knocked a glass object off the shelf, and it fell on the ground and shattered. The woman was visibly upset and she said the S word. Being an innocent kid who went to Christian school and almost never heard anyone cuss (this was early 90's, so that kind of language wasn't quite as "normalized" as it is today), I was horrified. But my mom was so gentle and asked, "Are you okay? Let me help you clean that up," and she helped the woman scoop up the glass. She offered to pay for the object, but the store manager said it was okay. The woman who had cussed humbly thanked my mom. That was a real example to me about how to treat others, instead of acting shocked when they used language we might not think is the best. I still don't like profanity, but God used that incident to teach me how to react toward those who use it.
God bless your mom for showing kindness but also for being an example to you that you would even acknowledge it in a comment.
What a picture of God’s grace your mother gave that woman and you that day! Thanks for sharing your story.
This is such a great story. Thank you for this. I wish that a lot of people would get to read your story. Most times we are forgetting to see the person's heart and focus too much on what was done wrong. I see it a lot in the comment sections of a lot of videos. One person would question or disagree, and they get shred to pieces with bible verses, lectures about fleshly desires and jezebel spirit and such. It will be a never ending lecture from multiple people, in good intentions of course.
They are lecturing nicely, but their lectures have a lot of "you may haves, why would yous and you should nots". We are forgetting to look at the entire picture, that the comment of that person already have 50 somewhat comments of lectures and banters back and forth. In the end the person realize the mistake and still, the lectures go on. The person ended up lashing out because there's a feeling of too much judgement, one after another. The banter starts and they end up pushing that person away.
I try to let them see that we often focus too much on our recited bible verses and our need of wanting to comment to point out the mistake. Why can't they just hold back sometimes when they already know that that person has already been lectured by so many?
A person tried to smoke a pack of cigarettes in one day, would you force that person to go to rehab for drug addiction? But, they will ask that person to check in to rehab in a friendly manner so it should be ok.
When I tried to point it out, because I really feel that the person got too much lecturing. What I got was something in the line of, this is a Christian channel, expect christians and others to reply when someone is being led on the wrong path. It was said again in a nice manner... of course....
Most times, a "Let me help you clean it up", is just what other people need. Just like what your mom did.
I apologize for the long post. Have a blessed day.
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This is beautiful!!
"It is not what goes inside the man that defiles him, but what comes out from him"
- Jesus
Hallelujah 🙏🙏
Whatt'ya know, Jesus said it before Batman
Matthew 15:11
Jesus said it before everyone!!!!
Spittin 💯💯
“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.”
Ephesians 4:29
but yet Jesus said to the Pharisees you are fools( which was the highest insult in Jesus's time especially said to the leaders at the time) so did Jesus sin?
Hey I hope these words greet you well I understand the truth in Gods word but please check out this experiment by a monk called Masaru Emoto rice jar test type ☝️those words in to RUclips it revealed to me that we should never ‘cuss’ our kids because we are water and carbon. Blessings.
@@timothymack1653 no he was showing them what they were and that they needed to change because they were headed downhill. Hard, but not sinful
@@brobro3944 well we will never know because because we dont have a voice recording on how he said it, also Jesus had whipped and angerly ran out the money changers(bankers at the time) in His temple there is also a difference in angers. so again a lot up to interpretation in the Bible
@Desire Of All Nations BUT, the way you say it also can have venom in your voice to show anger, again voice tone does matter
One thing I know for sure is that my parents raised me not to curse, so even if it wasn't a sin, I will still honour my parents by not cursing
Same
what about hurting yourself if you stubb your toe or something i never swar at anyone ony one i hurt myself ?
Same here
Great point! Same
Ironic that I came across this.Never heard cussing in my home growing up.And as an adult I feel ashamed if I
I think Allen had a fun time making this one 😂
Yeah😂
🤣🤣
You bet your a$@ he did.
😂😂😂
@@dredrob bruh💀
It’s hard (and admittedly addicting) being a former 7 year Marine, Pastor Allen. But God really did convict me about it earlier this morning. Keep me in prayer, please.
@Violett Fem A Marine wife gets it.
Same, spent 4 years in the Marines, cussing was a staple in the lingo. We used the F word like a comma... i still fight this habit daily. Other things were easily dropped from my list of short comings after being saved. But this one still fights me time to time. It takes time, you will get there. keep Jesus at the front of your mind and you'll be surprised at how you react.
Military have the unique gift of adding the F bomb mid word... ie I’m from Ala-blanking-Bama. Hard to get past for certain.
Former Marine here too. I used to cuss a lot like most of us did and still do. The Holy Spirit changed all that in me. The change was so profound I know it wasn't me because I was researching evolution vs creation when I was born again. I stopped watching pornography immediately and my language was cleaned up immediately. That's how I know God is real, I was changed so dramatically and I cannot take any credit for it because I wasn't even trying to improve myself in those areas, it was just a natural thing like literally a different person! I realize now that God had been leading me to an opportunity to repent from major alcohol abuse which I did to save my marriage, then I started seeking God and my faith was confirmed and then felt the love of God change in such a powerful way!
Me too! I'll take prayer. It wasn't the Marines for me, it was music & a lot of anger. God's taking care of the anger (situational, not a personality thing); beauty for ashes!
Cussing is one of the first things I cut out of my life when I committed myself to Christ. I felt it was an immediate and obvious change that others would take notice of that I can use as an opportunity to point to Christ.
I'm so glad you made that decision consciously to draw people more to Christ. God bless you!
Me too
Same
Whether "fair" or not, no longer using foul language sends a massive message to those who are watching you. Nothing shows change more than how you change your speech.
@@jshepherd1102 that is 100% true
For me I had the mouth of a sailor before I got saved. Even God’s name in vain which I’m very remorseful for. Now the Holy Spirit just doesn’t allow me to swear much. It slips sometimes, but I try my best 🙂
Same here, I practice in repentance and switch the words with mild to alternative words.
all have sinned and fall short of the glory of GOD and we all deserve eternal condemnation in hell, for the wages of sin is death, but the Gift of GOD is eternal life in CHRIST JESUS our LORD (romans 6:23). the FATHER sent HIS only begotten SON into the world (john 3:16), (JESUS is GOD made manifest in the likeness of men, in flesh) (philippians 2:7), to lay down HIS very own precious Life for us all while being mocked, insulted, provoked, humiliated, etc., (luke 23) and to shed HIS very own blood because without blood, there can be no forgiveness of sins (justly) (hebrews 9:22) and the LORD on that cross said one of the most beautiful things, “FATHER, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (luke 23:37), and the LORD physically rose from the grave 3 days later, appearing to over 500 witnesses and HE now offers a new covenant of grace, in which we will never be saved or justified by the law or doing more good than bad, but we are saved by the unmerited love and favor (grace) of GOD through faith in HIM alone (ephesians 2:8) and the children of GOD are sealed with HIS HOLY SPIRIT as a deposit of the promised inheritance until the redemption of GOD’s children that is to come - to the praise of GOD’s glory (ephesians 1:14)! GOD bless you! :)
sin is anything that hinders our communication with God, but we all sin daily (flawed) - all sins are paid dearly for by the Lord, for those who receive Him
@@Spartan3D213 Good choice there, and may the good Lord continue to bless you ❤🙏🏾
Same
*Let’s honour God with every thought, word and action* 🙏✝️😊
it’s not just curse words we need to look after but rather, everything we say. We must be accountable for every word that comes out of our mouths including careless ones.
I used to curse like a trucker lol. I said all the words you mentioned and many more, like it was a second language. I have been saved almost 2 years and although I don't curse like I used to, praise God He has helped me with it, I on rare occasions curse, makes me feel really bad. This was a good video, thanks!
I come from a trucking family. Much respect. God bless.
Me too and I've been saved over 20 yrs. But praised be to God that we are always forgiven. Remember we sin daily. ❤️
Just because we have a sin nature doesn't mean that we should excuse sin. We should make every effort to avoid sin if we can. God has given us the Holy Spirit to overcome.
Society makes us feel it’s ok. Sad. Praise God that you’re getting better at not using those words!
I struggle with this, pray for me please!
Praying sister 🙏🏾❤
Me too. I use it almost uncontrollably. I gotta stop this.
Me too. Its like I don't even think it just comes out..
Yes. This is one of my weak areas too, especially when I'm driving in traffic. He didn't mention giving someone the middle finger, but I am guilty of that one also.
@@josephc28 Guilty too of middle finger a couple times 🙄🙄
At my grandfather's funeral, when I was 14, I learned from his best friend that he never was known for cussing. I was amazed by that. As long as they'd been friends, he never knew my granddaddy to cuss. I decided then that I wanted to be like that, too. And that is why I don't cuss. I wanted to do it as a way to honor my granddaddy.
That's beautiful! My parents don't cuss either. The one and only time I heard my Dad say "damn" was also the one time that he was so mad he was literally already jumping up and down. (It was an extreme situation.)
Please pray for my mother. She definitely struggles with this. I guess she’s used to doing it 🙏🏽🙏🏽.
Mine too I definitely need more prayers for her. She be cursing up a STORMMM
Same, my mom does to. She always has, I've told her about what God word says. I think she has gotten better, but she still does it. I can't change her only God can. I just keep praying and being a light as Jesus calls us to be.
Me too.
same w mine. I grew up with it and hated it as a child but adopted her language as an adult :( I wish I didnt
@@Vivi-ex4jbwhy would you pray for you mom?
When I became a Christian I knew I had to stop cussing. I cussed in every single sentence, it was hard but I stopped
Before I got saved, I didn't even know swearing was sinful. It was when I found other people swearing unpleasant after getting saved, I realised it was sinful and wrong.
I get soooo mad at myself when I swear, like for real I know better 😭😭😭
Me too i hate my self for doing that
Same for me!
So do I.
@@starhernandez44 Okay, I would say don't hate yourself because I don't thing Jesus would want that. I would say recognize the sin and try to chuck it out the window/get rid of it.
So happy that you recognise that! But don't be angry at urself~ Instead use that energy to pursue Jesus! I found that the more time I spend with Him & His people, the more I build the habit of saying things that build others up, & swearing has long been the last thing on my mind. Be kind & patient to urself
"From the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks."
I think that as Christians we have to have wisdom about the words we speak and the example we’re setting for non believers/people struggling with their faith. The real question is what are we putting in our hearts for those words to come out
Edit: *Not that I’m saying we’re perfect or will never make mistakes*
Mr. Parr: “Never let a 4-letter word come out of your mouth.”
Me: “Amen”
Oh, wait
Hahaha lol
Haha good one
🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂
I often say that the best 4-letter word is "love".
You summed it up great!! It’s like Ruslan has said before, you can curse someone out without even using a cuss word. We need to check our intentions and use our words to build and bring glory back to God. Thanks for this. I may need to do a video on this soon.
I hardly ever swear, but it does fascinate me somewhat how, from many Christian perceptions, you can say things like "bummer" or "dang", but not "sh**" for instance. From what the Bible seems to say, it would appear that you should either be allow to say any of these (provided that it's not used as a means of directly or inadvertently offending someone) or none of them at all. The idea though that some curse words are ok and some are not I think is really something you can only attribute to our own social rules, not the Bible (at least in regards to words that don't carry an inherently derogatory meaning towards anyone)
See I dont really curse but I don't see it as a sin unless it uses God's name in vain or with ill intent for others
Sin is a curse on everyone but one day will be destroyed ❤️
Spot on...I don't curse publicly but there are definitely moments when my anger gets the best of me and my language is less than honorable
I do the same friend, my wife says s$#% and I say hey!! But then she says " I have heard you swear" and she's right
But is swearing and knowing its a sin different from saying
Well I don't believe S%^$ is a swear word and using it freely
"If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God."
Colossians 3:1-3
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Right.
Praise God!
I habitually cursed for years and I couldn't stop. The day of my conversion, I just stopped without trying. This tells you what the Lord thinks of swearing. We are supposed to be lights in a dark world. We are supposed to stand out for the right reasons. Aim for the sacred, not the profane.
Hi brother Allen/brother and sisters can yall pray for me for self control I need help with my anger thank you love you guys God bless you ❤
Praying for you!!! ❤❤❤
I"M PRAYING FOR YOU TOO. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME ALSO.
@@juliejoseph8733 I'll pray for you, as well!!! 💜💜💜
I will pray for you too! Please pray for me aswell 🙏
@@shaylamac9848 praying 🧡🧡🧡
Actions speak LOUDER than words. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide our actions righteously both internal and externally. Be blessed!
Amen
I'm sorry, but I laughed really hard when you said he saddled his ass in the morning 😂 On a serious note, thank you for clarifying this. Me and my Christian friend that I've known since I was a kid was wondering about this. God bless you 🙏
SAME I let out a little chuckle hahah
God bless all!🙏🏽
I can understand for a new convert sometimes a word can slip but God works on you, cleans you up if you really live for Him....I'm a living testimony.
I don’t want to be a stumbling block to others. I struggle with this habit.
Me too. In Christ name we will overcome it together
The best way to get rid of a bad habit is to replace it with a good one. Maybe think about how you can respond to a situation, rather than react to it. Pray for wisdom. And meanwhile, don't beat yourself up for not being perfect!
@@Topg1why would you overcome it?
@@amybee40cussing is not a sin
@@Topg1cussing is not a sin
So excited for this video!!!! I have heard fellow Christians cuss and say that it is fine to do, but when I hear cursing or if I let a word slide out in anger I feel convicted, I feel the need to repent and ask for forgiveness. It does confuse me how other Christians aren't affected like this, bc my way of thinking we all have the same Holy Spirit inside of us and I don't understand why I would feel guilt over it, but others wouldn't? Hopefully this video will be helpful, as all your other content is!!!!!!!!!
Maybe some of those folks don't have what they profess to have.
Same. I have a Christian friend who cusses and flips off anyone who she gets mad at. And she wasn’t like that before, which kills me. Possibly bad influence from her friends.
I used to cuss a lot back then but now I don't want to use those words and I try my best to avoid doing so.
😂😂😂😂 I couldn’t stop laughing the whole video! But seriously blessing and curses cannot come from the same mouth. Thanks for the video once again Allen!❤️
When he said “saddled his a$$” I cried 🤣🤣🤣
Same here I'm trying not to laugh, its hard💯
God bless all of you
One of the first things the LORD delivered me of was a filthy mouth...and the music I listened to. But then after some years, I backslid....like completely off track and even worst than ever. (Like a dog returning to his vomit)....I was a hot mess.....and my mouth was filthier than ever along with my filthy sins. But my LORD and my GOD, for reasons only HE knows, delivered me and turned my heart back to HIM..... I have been redeemed....frfr....
I am so grateful to HIM for not giving up on me. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks brother Allen. It’s a struggle for me daily to watch my tongue. I’m thankful that His mercies are new every morning!!! God Bless!
I used to curse like a sailor, but I've been growing closer to God so I've stopped. The one thing I've been struggling with is saying things like "It's pissing me off." or something along those lines. I've also been struggling with cursing in my head. I've definitely slimmed down a lot, but I haven't stopped yet. Please pray for me!
Hey Allen! Could you do a video on strongholds and how to overcome them? I Love your ministry and trust your teachings ❤️
GREAT IDEA! I'm adding that to the queue NOW!
@@danieldebruijn2107 I define a stronghold as a recurring problem that one struggles to turn away from and surrender to God. This problem may be hard to eliminate from your life because it literally has a strong-hold on you.
Thank you for explaining and getting both sides of the argument! I’ve tried to stop cursing so many times but I went to the judging extreme only to go back to cursing every time. The way you broke this down really helped me.
This video was so needed but hilarious at the same time because of how absurd it is for us to make our cursing valid in our own minds. I am working on my "default" words in moments that catch me by surprise. Thanks again Brother Parr 😊
Thank you for addressing this topic. I agree with everything you said. I was convicted with Luke 6:45 “ out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.”
This subject has been weighing on me so much so thankful for this video !
I was delivered from a few things. I don't fornicate, steal, cheat, drink, do drugs, smoke, backbite, or blaspheme God's name..but I'm still a cusser...not as bad as I used to be, and if that's all, then I'm okay. I'm not perfect..never will be. And I know cursing and blessing come from the same tongue. I know I know I know. But I won't be condemned for it. Pastor Allen and everyone be blessed.
Please help me pray for my parents and sisters who curse quite often😢
This is a great lesson for all of us who live in a culture where cursing is everyday thing!
Not halfway through and I'm loving this...word bro
I decided to stop last month. Pray my strength.
Thank you for making this video!
Thank you for sharing, I am a Christian who struggles with cussing and wasn't raised in a strict "Christian" home. I hate when someone who isn't a Christian teases or criticizes me everytime a say a few cuss words, and it's hard habit to break, but I am a work in progress.
Don’t judge me lol but the bleeps were hilarious! Video was much appreciated!
Thats come in the right time!!! I was talking to my friend yesthurday and i send him couple video of you and the prob I have with him its the way he talk and there you are with this video!!! God is powerfull and will always send something to help you guide his lost child!! Glory to God and thanks brother Alan🙏🏽
Very well said! Most people do say that they have freedom of speech so why can't they say it and a lot of Christians (and even non Christians) say that they never cuss so they did not sin. Sometimes we even forget that sinful thoughts, slandering, gossiping is also sin. Thank you for this!
I agree with your explanation of things. I've seen far too many who bash those who do swear. I have a friend who is not a Christian yet but has come a long way to being closer to believing. They used to believe there is no God and now are not sure and searching for answers. Former friends who are Christians have bashed them for swearing and been very hypocritical with what they say which has a negative effect on my friend's feelings on things. They've said well if they call themselves Christians but do all of that and then bash me for messing up and swearing then what's the difference and why should I believe and change if they're the same. Our words and actions can make a difference in someone becoming a Christian or not because of what they see and hear. As seeds are being planted others are pulling them out. I'm not perfect but I do ask God regularly to work on me to check my own heart and build others up in word and in deed. I pray that we all do this so that we won't be a stumbling block to others who are watching us.
This is a great video explaining how it might not be a sin but it can give a non believer a leg to stand on when they say”you’re just like me” thx for the vid
This is an awesome video! For full transparency, I have a mouth like a sailor that I continuous work on. There are a lot of good points you brought up, especially with how other may perceive us Christian's while using curse words. That's something I've not thought about, so I'll definitely be praying the Lord would give me more awareness. I think there's a lot more to look at as well, such as, context of the word, is it being used towards someone or is it objectively being used, are you offending someone by using such words, etc. I don't think any word is inherently bad, but moreso they way in which it's being used and the intentions behind it. Thanks again for this!
child of God,let's pray for our community nation STATE, Communities and our household especially our family regarding the epidemic for some countries.Child of God keep your dreams alive Understand to achieved anything requires faith and believe in yourself vision hard work, determination and dedication.., remember things are possible for those who believe (2 corinthians 9:6),help others make a living by sowing a seed of faith to this Saviour orphanage motherless home foundation, located in Benin, Edo state in Nigeria before today with faith.
And let me know so I can join you in prayers deeply because he want to manifest his promises in your life and that of your lovely family.
You are lifted up above any spiritual power.
These children are in need of help.
Nobody should know about the seed it's between you and God.Is a convenant seed, you will testify to the glory of God after you have done is if you believe in him and do what says by Lord of host,(proverbs 3:27,21,:26,22:29)
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This is something that I fail in often. Thank you Brother for this lesson
I definitely agree with what you said. In the nook of James there's reference to unwholesome speech/talk and not any specific words. So if anything is unwholesome we should avoid that type of speech. Another scripture that helps me with my tongue is
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
This is a major stumble for me. I never cuss in anger towards another person, but if I stub my toe.... Well...
Brother, God has already won over sin, and whenever you’re tempted always remember God is greater than your temptations and He has already won, and your purpose in Christ is very very huge it’s most important and more bigger than these temptations and don’t give in, this has helped me I hope it may help you God loves you.❤️
@KingJonathanThe1styou should cuss if you stub your toe
@KingJonathanThe1styou should cuss if you stub your toe
@KingJonathanThe1stcussing is not a sin
@@AK-kg1escussing is not a sin
This needs a part TWO!!! HATE is a four letter word that is often overlooked as "cursing". Complaining is "cursing" as well. So much more on this subject to dive into. Thanks for the video.
The thing that gets me about "swear" words is how Christians use alternates, thinking it's somehow better. I once had a lady tell me that she'd never use a "swear" word, but used the word "pickle" instead. Like somehow that was better?! Doesn't God see the heart? Isn't anger the same, no matter what letters I use, in what order? Likewise, if I say a word that is perceived by culture as a "swear" word, but mean no harm by it, doesn't God see my heart? What's considered "swear" words now probably won't be in the future, and likewise, some words we used 50 years ago are now swear words. So how about we stop looking at the outside, and try to get at people's hearts? I'm much more concerned if someone hates another person, than if they use "the F word".
This is my same exact confusion as well and so far in my eight years of being saved, no other believer has yet been able to give me a real answer.
@@savedbygrace2280cussing is not a sin
@@DrnoobzHermida Well, I will say that I don't believe that ALL words that people say are profanity, are. For example, I don't believe piss, hell, damn(unless your using damn to actually curse someone), words like that I personally don't see how they are profanity. Other ones I do understand why they are vulgar and profane.
@@savedbygrace2280 is that your only response?
@@DrnoobzHermida What exactly is wrong with my response? I'm still confused on this subject 2 years later lol. No other Christians have really ever been able to give me 100% proof from scripture either way on whether certain words are a sin or not. They give me the scriptures about not speaking profanley and how we are to be separate from the world and so shouldn't be talking like the world, which I understand all that. But at the same time, I just personally don't see how certain words we've all beem taught not to say are bad. You said it's not a sin period and all I did was tell you my personal take on it. I do believe certain language to be vile, but don't agree that certain words are. It's about the intention behind it. I don't see what's wrong with my response to you? Thought we were having a convo lol.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight oh Lord.....
I actually got a good laugh at this, especially at the parts where you had to be “bleeped” out. It was goof intention, thank you for sharing.
I confess that this is something that I struggle with and I have been a believer for 34 years. I learned my foul language through the military and it has stuck with me. I have repented of this and am using God's word to help me keep mouth in check and honoring to him. I do fail sometimes when I get frustrated and I have to confess it and be cleansed. It is a struggle. I have had so many say that depending on what word you use you are ok to use cuss words. There are those around me where I work that consistently use O- M- G- throughout the day and one of the ladies is a pastors wife, the other leads worship. I love the Lord with all that I am and he is transforming me from the inside out and I know I won't be made whole until Jesus takes me home. I appreciate your videos and your use of God's Holy word to back up everything you say, Allen.
Yes the mouth f the wicked is full of cursing Romans 3:14 "Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness."
I grew up in southern Baptist community. Christians would tear people down for these 4 letter curse words then say the most racist, misogynist, homophobic stuff I’d heard in my life, and use the Bible to justify those ideals. I like the idea of not cursing, but I hate the idea of a human judging another human for it.
In my heart I feel if a person uses those four letter cuss words, but has no ill intent nor uses them as an insult towards anybody, it is not a sin. I personally feel that the b word, and the GD word should never be used in any way.
The attitude of the heart is more important than actual words. That said, I don’t like cursing and don’t think it’s appropriate for Christians. That also said, I try to give grace to people because we all have our struggles.
1:56 i think it’s funny to see you say this lol
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Consideration 2 esp is the best point that helps me. I have had a person (who is not a Christian), in my 20s (a decade back) tell me flat that if I wanted to call myself a Christian that was fine or not bc from where he stood, I looked the same as lots of other nice people he knew; I cursed, I smoked, I was not living right all the time but I did talk to people about God and I was a decent human. It's confusing to those on the outside of the Kingdom fam to hear both blessings and cursing come out of the same mouth, really.
Also your point from the cuss word coming from the heart-exactly; what's the overflow that's coming out? It's stupid to argue this bc God says several things about not harming our witness, not being confirmed to this world, not giving off the appearance of evil, and about the tongue and our speech.
Also, for those who argue this one: You do not have to curse around people who curse to "speak their language". If you're sincere/genuine, show respect, and reflect God's heart for them, people will recognize that and in time/with trust earned, allow you access to their hearts. Cussing should never be a "ticket in".
I don't curse at all but sometimes I want to. Anyone experience that feeling where cursing would properly explain how you feel but you can't do it so your left feeling suppressed and unheard?
I'm definitely much better than I used to be with cursing. Most of the time If i do it I don't even realize it until later on when God tells me. Then I'm like why would I say that when I dont normally. I'm one of the people that I'm always worried if I'm going to hell or not. I know everyone is a sinner but I almost feel like I have to be perfect. I struggled with porn for 8 years and I'm now 6 months without watching. I'm just so blessed God took that away because I used to get sick from watching it and pleasuring myself to them videos. But I kept doing it because I thought it was bringing me joy.
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These children are in need of help.
Nobody should know about the seed it's between you and God.Is a convenant seed, you will testify to the glory of God after you have done is if you believe in him and do what says by Lord of host,(proverbs 3:27,21,:26,22:29)
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@@seekingwisdomministries2390cussing is not a sin
I just ask myself would I do/wear/say this thing if Jesus was standing in front of me and I always have an answer.It's also important to consider if Jesus himself would do these things. We're supposed to strive to be like Christ in everything we do.
Excellent video. Your comment on how Christians love lists is true. It points to a heart issue as well. We, as humans, love to know where "the line" is, so we can come as close as we can to it without crossing it (which means we love the things of the flesh and the world). Paul alludes to living righteously within the culture you are living in, which means, like this speaker is saying, the intent means everything, and culture determines how words relate to intent.
In the past 40 years, cussing has so permeated our culture it is common and even expected. I remember hearing the d-word on a sitcom in the early 80s and being shocked, as was the live audience which cheered wildly. Now it's almost a badge of honor to have a ton of bleeps on your show, or even commercials. Language and other graphic content is all over pop music. Not just on obscure album cuts. It's the singles, and they have to create a "clean version" for radio airplay.
Gone are the days where it was considered vulgar and low class. But even though society has normalized it and doesn't think it's a big deal, doesn't mean we should follow suit. As Christians called to being salt and light, avoiding such speech will definitely make us stand out. Your points are right on.
I won't get in the details about my Identity or anything like that but recently I prayed actually meant it and was justified. This channel has gone a long way to teaching me a lot of things I need to know.
I've been trying to not cuss it's been a habit for 40 years.
I think everyday I get a little bit better and every time I cuss I feel this jolt and I get a little bit of anxiety for lack of a better term.
I think this is God healing my heart my mind and my soul.
Let's say a prayer for each other and lift each other up.
You all take care of yourselves
Please pray for me
1) pray my job offer with a museum near me gets accepted and approved.
2)please pray current employer will allow me to have my sundays off or just my sunday mornings off.
IN JESUS NAME I AGREE AMEN
AND
Thank You
When I was in my early teens I had a very foul mouth!! Then the Lord started dealing with my heart when I was going to church. Little by little my cussing stopped. My friends and peers would even apologize to me when they would cuss infront of me. Now as an adult when I hear people cuss it just hurts my ears. I'm not going around being the cuss police though. The only time I will say please stop cussing is when it is directed at me and that is usually from family members.
😆 I laughed alot on here sir but this is a great teaching. Thank you for your wisdom ❤️
" Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen and understand. What goes into a man's mouth does not make him `unclean,' but what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him `unclean. ... But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man `unclean.
I've never been big on GD. I've let 'damn' and 'dammit' slide before, but anytime GD has ever slipped out, I just plain felt bad about it. So it was pretty easy to not say after I felt bad about it enough times.
I usually say “gosh dangit”
This is such a good video to explain this! I cannot stand it when Christians get angry at people who cuss around them but then they turn around and say "darn" or "holy crap" or call people negative names, etc. I've read The Holy Bible and It does tell us that ALL foul language and thoughts are wrong as a Christian, not just 6 specific words! I wish more believers could understand this. I think reading your Bible can be a big help to understand this.
Can sweet and bitter water come from the same fountain??
James 3:11
Great bud Bro. Allen. I look at it like this, I have the freedom to use a lot of words. Some of them aren’t even considered “cuss words,” but they have terrible implications. I think it’s like you said, it’s not about a list of words. It’s about the heart. I sometimes let words slip around friends but it’s never with any kind of malice or I’ll intent.
So many nations, so many languages. We can use our languages in so many different and lovely ways. The older I get, the more I use my language in ways that is acceptable to God. I do have the tendency to use sarcasm, just as bad. ❤️
I was an avid cusser for yearssssss and I could never stop, but after 2020 God has helped me overcome that and I no longer cuss nor does it feel right to. IT IS POSSIBLE
There is no argument here, words are powerful and it’s clear curse words or foul language should not be used. Honor Christ in all you do...end of story!
I cuss like a zoo. I agree with your concept of intent. I done reduced my cursing at one point but took the Lord name in vain, so that's worse because it's unambiguous sin. Cussing may depend. I say if I mind my language, then that don't necessarily offend. But I can still tear down with non cuss words. I want my language to build people up and glorify God. But it's a cleanliness thing, and doing different from the world, so an unbeliever can see Christ in me. So minimising profanity is still a desire of mine. Thanks so much for your insights on the issue
My mom raised me not to cuss/swear. Recently I was told there is a difference between cussing and cursing. However, I do not practice either.
Can I ask what the difference is??
It could have been a play on words: curse to negatively wish/speak over person; cuss a four letter swear words.
@@weepingbpacussing is not a sin
@@mccallmemaybe_cussing is not a sin
For me being a christian and a believer for Jesus and God I never cursed or use foul language no more until I discovered about sins that I started to believe that after anxiety and gonna need more about this stuff and in the bible of what is a sin and not a sin is what I needed to know more.
Ironically, I had a swearing issue where I would curse under my breath but hardly ever finish the word, but I would curse in my head uncontrollably at myself because, at the time, I had fewer brain cells than a koala.
Everytime when im speaking and i want to say a bad word i NEVER use God's name in ill intent.
A real born again Christian will always avoid cursing, sometimes they will slip due to anger or pressure but it will not be a norm
Who are you to decide who is Christian and holy ? “ Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?
@Kittyprimee I am a Christian too and I have the authority to decide who is Christian and holy according to the scriptures... I do pay attention to my own plank that's why am able to see the sawdust in my brothers eye clearly
@@Kittyprimeecussing is not a sin
@@josephdoctor6423cussing is not a sin
@@DrnoobzHermida read your Bible
I belive this post was spot on. 👍Many Christians use " God's still working on me" as a bye for some of the things mentioned in the post. God is still work on us all, but we must do our due diligence, and honor Him with our words and deeds. If it's not life giving or edifying the body of Christ, then we more than likely should refrain from such things.....even cursing, as explained in this post. Outstanding explanation!!! 🤗👍 Thank you for sharing and may God continue to bless you and your ministry.🙏🕆
I work around mechanics all day. It's kinda expected to hear curse words. But they are used more as emphasis rather than their original meaning. I don't curse around strangers. But I do curse around fellow brothers. We all were sinners. Old habits are hard to break.
Same in the restaurant and construction industries. It is a habit and non-offensive to some people. I would say this is an issue of Christian liberty (Romans 14)...if it offends another person or causes them to stumble, we should not do it. However, believers should not be judgmental about it either.
Wow! My Bible study is going over James 3 today! Thank you for the video!
doesn’t curse mean to put a curse on someone as said in james 3:10 and swearing means to trying to clarify your truth instead of saying yes or no as said in james 5
This is some good, real world, right now needed teaching. Parr hits that nerve on what is needed to say and be heard every single time.
Expand your vocabulary! What you just described seems more like a lack of verbiage to express exactly how your feeling and that is perfectly understandable. We have millions of words in the English lexicon to use, oftentimes we just never learn or hear those words so we resort to the vulgar language by default. This is sad. The average american probably uses less than ten thousand words daily, so you can start to imagine why people can't think of words to express intense anger when the only word they know is "angry" or "mad" so they blurt out "i'm effing p***sed" Not realizing there are so many brilliant ways to express that "enraged, exasperated, furious, heated, impassioned, irritated, indignant, irate, offended, outraged." Although each of these words are about the feeling of anger, they all contain nuances that differ from each other. Isn't that so cool to be able to express the nuances of your feelings instead of just using 4th grade vocabulary mixed with language to make a sailor blush.
I urge you, to take that feeling and use it to learn more feeling words! I promise you'll feel better about your language and you'll bless others ears. First and foremost our language should reflect Christ! I'm praying for you✝✝