Words may change, but human nature doesn’t. Calling someone a long Shakespearian insult today may be more comical than insulting, but if our intent is to harm or be crass, we are not innocent.
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: What Does It mean to Take the Lord’s Name in Vain?
Some interpret this command as don’t say “God” flippantly. But is that all there is to it? Are we keeping this commandment as long as we say gosh instead, or is it not quite that simple?
Continue ReadingDo Christians Need to Watch Their Language?
Here’s a topic that is all around us, but is rarely given a serious thought. Like many parents, mine could be pretty strict with the language that came out of our mouths. Swear words were never really allowed to become a regular part of my vocabulary growing up. I would often be that kid who […]
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