I once had taught on this and I had someone disagree with me, which is fine but it is probably because they practiced the very thing what God's word addresses. I am speaking about our tongues. Man has a serious problem with their tongues. We use it to bless God and curse men made in God's likeness (Jam. 3:9). How can from the same source come blessings and cursing? Something is seriously wrong.
If we are in Christ Jesus, we are expected to live on His level. I am not speaking perfection but an attitude and desire for Him. That rules our filthy and silly talk or any coarse jesting (Eph. 5:3-4). Filthy talk is talk that is obscene and disgusting. Silly talk is frivolous and just silly. Coarse jesting is turning statements into off color meanings. Things like witty responses that ridicule modesty, twisting it into immodest meanings. There is no place for these in Christ.
There is another aspect we need to briefly address: word usage. Have you ever heard of a euphemism? A euphemism is a mild exclamation substituted for an offensive expression. Let me give you a couple of them: "Gosh" is a euphemism for God. Instead of using God's name, the term "Gosh" is substituted. You can find this in Webster's Dictionary. "Darn" is a euphemism for damn. It takes off the edge but the meaning is there. Many never think about what words they use.
When people are surprised by someone or something, the words easily flow "Oh my God!" We hear it all the time from the unregenerated world and it has found it's way into the language for many in Christ. I wonder what the Lord thinks about using His name in this fashion?
We are to no longer walk like the lost (Eph. 4:17-20). Our lives are to take on a better meaning and our Savior should have a greater impact on our hearts. Our tongues are the very thing that defiles us and unless it is given under the control of God, it will defile us (Jam. 3:6). How do you use your words?
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There was a segment on ABC Nightline this past Tuesday, October 6, that had to do with the prevalence of the "oh my God!" in the language used today, especially by the younger generations. Those interviewed thought absolutely nothing about using it and were okay with speaking or texting it. In fact, it was the "accepted" norm.
The title of the segment is "OMG! Are Your Kids Sinners?". I throw this out for information only.
This world doesn't stop to think about what words are used or how they are used. It's to busy talking about everything else except for God.
I agree . i think everone needs to stop and think before they let there tongue speak.
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