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It is appalling to me how many different opinions we can have amongst Christians, on the use of bad language. Some feel it is ok, some don’t. For me, I am one of those people that does not like it, I don’t think there is ever a time where it is appropriate…and that is not to say that it does not happen. Since we are human and we do sin, it is going to happen. However, the blog about bad language got a little out of control. Apparently there are some that think it is ok to take the Lord’s name in vain. That it isn’t a big deal. The Ten Commandments plainly state…
20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
or if you are used to the NIV version of Exodus 20:7 - You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
Do the Ten Commandments not mean anything in this world today? Sometimes I wonder…someone blatantly used an example that took the Lord’s name in vain on that blog, and that is something I cannot tolerate…and I don’t understand those that can. It is NEVER ok to misuse the name of the Lord. NEVER. And those that do, or those that think it is no big deal, will answer to that someday. Not to me, but to someone much bigger.
So I am hoping that the blog on bad language is done, over, finished, because I won’t be making anymore comments on it, nor will I make any comments on this blog. I love it when people comment on my blogs, and I enjoy commenting back. But in this blog, I will not be commenting. You can say what you want, but remember, cursing or using the Lord’s name in vain, will get you reported.
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Linda |
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June 26, 2007 at 11:38am |
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James 3:1-12 1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. F10 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth. 5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter F11 a little fire kindleth! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course F12 of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. 7 For every kind F13 of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: 8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. 10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place F14 sweet water and bitter?
I'm with you, Deb. A cursing Christian is never appropriate. Thank you for sharing your stand for righteousness. Let's provoke one another to good works. |
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May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
-Psalm 19:14
Sadly, there are many ways to misuse the name of the Lord our God. Declaring His name in an inappropriate context is only one way. I have also witnessed people doing things in God's name that dishonor Him. God is not my homeboy, He is my Savior. God will not be mocked. Gal 5:7
I stand by you, too, Deb! |
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Becky |
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June 26, 2007 at 1:57pm |
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| I'm with ya too Deb. You know how I feel about this whole subject and very strongly so....needless to say I have been quite shocked to read some of the blogs that were posted on the site. I am so thankful for everyone who took the time to share the many, many scriptures concerning the matter at hand. And, for the record, I will continue to take my stand as stated in my comments in the "Bad Language" Blog. |
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| I agree with your blog with all my being. If we as Christains curse and swear we are being hypocritical. |
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If someone posts something we find offensive on our blogs, it is totally acceptable to delete the post. I did so once just minutes after it was posted, so the community didn't even see it, and then I emailed the commenter to let him know. Turned out he had good intentions but was in an irritable state. No harm done. I think we should feel completely free to police our own blogs. If someone is persistent, report them. Sounds like you made a good move Deb. ~mike |
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Honu |
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July 02, 2007 at 10:02am |
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Why is it appalling that we have different opinions on bad language? Christians have different opinions on politics, sex, homosexuality, abortion, capital punishment, and almost any other topic you can think of. And compared to several of those I just listed, it seems to me that bad language is trivial. Again, I'm not supporting the use of bad language, and I do my best to avoid it myself, but different opinions on everything are to be expected, at least by me.
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Deb, I agree.
I do not want to take this blog off subject, but just wanted to point out something about the verse you chose. Vain means empty, meaningless. So re-read the verse with that in mind. There is another connotation that most people miss.
Do not take the name of God meaninglessly. There are so many professing Christians today that have a head knowledge of Jesus, and not a heart knowledge.
For people who say, "I am a Christian!" and then act like the world, they had better reread this verse.
~YPC |
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Deb |
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July 02, 2007 at 6:05pm |
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Ok, I said I wasn't going to comment anymore, but I have to say something! I hate having to feel like I have to defend myself and my beliefs, but I feel that way.
I have never once said that bad language is the most important thing that is wrong with this world. I realize that there are much more important topics that we could be talking about. Bad language is not one of the worst evils in the world, but it still bothers me, and it still goes against some of the things the bible tells us. I certainly cannot compare it to the other things that Honu listed. But hear me when I say, that when people don't care what kind of language comes out of their mouths, they are not being respectful to the people around them, and more importantly, to GOD. Perhaps if people were to show more respect for others, then this world wouldn't be in the shape it is in today. One of the worst things we as Christians can do is to take our Lord's name in vain. I think if we do that, then we do not have Christ within us, and therefore, we cannot lead others to Him. So yes, I think it is appalling that as a Christian, someone would think it is ok to speak foul language, and take the Lord's name in vain. If anyone thinks that it is ok, they will have a rude awakening one day when they stand before the lord. I am not the one you will have to deal with, and what I say really doesn't matter here on this blog or any other. But I believe that if a person uses their tongue wisely, to build other people up, then a lot of other problems will be helped at the same time. Again, I agree that this is not the most important topic we could be discussing, but it is the topic of this blog, and that is why it is being addressed.
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| Good points Deb. Hey you can stab me with a sword or stick me with a pin. Thought the sword hurts more (a LOT more), they BOTH still cause pain. Just b/c bad talk isn't the main evil plaguing the world doesn't mean it isn't worth addressing. ~mike |
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