Sometimes, you don’t even intend to use a curse word, but you let a vulgar phrase slip out in the heat of the moment, such as if you’re frustrated or surprised. [2] X Research source As a rule of thumb, if it wouldn’t be allowed in a PG movie, then the phrase is a curse word or a form of profanity. [3] X Research source It is especially forbidden to call out God’s name and use it in vain whenever you’re frustrated. [4] X Research source
The Lord says that the human body is a “temple” that carries the “Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). When you speak about the body in a vulgar way, you aren’t honoring it as a sacred vessel. God also reminds you that “venting rage” will cause you to make comments you didn’t mean and will later regret, while talking in a “calm” way allows you to speak from a place of “wisdom” (Proverbs 29:11). If you use a certain cuss word to describe the body of someone else (even a committed partner), you are not engaging in a pure form of connection. When you yell out a cuss word because you’re having a hard time, you are not exercising patience or trusting that your Creator will put you on the right path.
But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. (Colossians 3:8) But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. (Ephesians 5:3-4) Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. (Ephesians 4:29) Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you. (Proverbs 4:24)
It is also acceptable to refer to body parts to teach your children about biology, private parts, and boundaries. [9] X Research source
Remember: to live a good Christian life, all your actions—including what you decide to say—should be aligned with the Lord’s commands. Rather than lusting over others or focusing on body parts in an obscene way, ask Jesus Christ for forgiveness and concentrate on your spiritual path. If you slip into cursing whenever you are frustrated, repent and focus on controlling your anger. Call out to God and ask for His support so you can find inner peace. [11] X Research source
To immerse yourself in positive examples of how to express yourself, read the Bible, go to church, and spend more time in your Christian communities, where you can be inspired by devout followers.
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with gentleness and patience. (Colossians 3:12) Open your mouth with wisdom, and my teachings will come out. (Proverbs 31:26)
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver. (Proverbs 10:20) Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life. (Proverbs 13:3) Take care to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. (Titus 3:2)
