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Foul Language Ephesians 5:4 says: “nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.” God is clear that the words that we use are important to Him. He does not want us cussing, telling obscene stories, having foolishly un-wholesome talk, or telling “dirty jokes.” Progressive movements in society categorize foul language. Yet, every bad word is always wrong. Often filmmakers will use certain words to boost their rating status to a higher restriction rating in attempts to lure more into the theatres. People who are Christians will so often say, “increasing foul language to lure more people is wrong”. But, what about when we are with our own friends? Do we say, “Oh you’re so funny” when our friends tell a joke that we know Jesus would not like? Or do we say, “that’s just not right” while all the time we’re laughing at sinful words, phrases, and stories? If we truly are opposed to foul language our verbal action must coincide with our physical actions. Colossians 4:6 clearly and emphatically states: “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you aught to answer each one”. The things that we believe is reflected in our speech. If striving for uncontaminated speech is our desire, we will be abstaining from all vices of foul speech exemplified in Ephesians 5:4. When surrounded by these situations—be a good example and a light unto the world (Matthew 5:14). We aught to live so others can see Christ within us. The Bible command is for us to “be an example to the believers— in word....” (1 Timothy 4:12). We can fulfill this if we: “abstain from” absolutlely all (1 Thessalonians 5:22) evil speech, and by answering those who use such language “with grace” (Colossians 4:6). Life is not always easy, and many times it is exceptionally difficult to refrain from the lures of sinfulness and the devil. Nevertheless, we can seek to “overcome the world” (John 16:33). Using words for pure purposes creates an attractive display of righteousness to God. Bad words may please people—yet “we obey God rather then men (Acts 5:29). By: J.R. Rosado |
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