Great devotion this morning about taming your tongue and swearing. Simply having the freedom to do a thing doesn’t justify doing it. Being able to discipline oneself for the benefit of others is the very essence of maturity. Free speech is an almost sacred right in this country, but freedom can only follow responsibility. It must be balanced with the duty to set a good example in public. One of the biggest problems with today’s society is that we have largely forgotten the concept of civic and social duty. We have rebelled against that responsibility and are forced to live in the pit that we’ve helped to dig as a result. What’s Wrong With Swearing? Swearing imposes a personal penalty. It gives a bad impression. It makes you unpleasant to be with. It endangers your relationships. It’s a tool for whiners and complainers. It reduces respect people have for you. It shows you don’t have control. It’s a sign of a bad attitude. It discloses a lack of character. It’s immature. It reflects ignorance. It sets a bad example. Swearing is bad for society. It contributes to the decline of civility. It represents the dumbing down of America. It offends more people than you think. It makes others uncomfortable. It is disrespectful of others. It turns discussions into arguments. It can be a sign of hostility. It can lead to violence. Swearing corrupts the English language. It’s abrasive, lazy language. It doesn’t communicate clearly. It neglects more meaningful words. It lacks imagination. It has lost its effectiveness. The Word of God says about swearing: To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech (Proverbs 8:13). Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. For whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it (1 Peter 3:9-11). And of course: The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell (James 3:6). Have a blessed day! Now go get em!!!
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:05:40 +0000
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