Does God care about the words we use? Can Christians curse and still honor God? In this video, we explore what the Bible says about strong language, cultural perspectives on speech, and how our words reflect our faith. We'll also discuss whether Jesus and Paul used strong language and how Christians can authentically engage with others while staying true to their beliefs.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:18 - Is It Biblical for Christians to Curse?
17:39 - Does Language and Culture Define What’s Offensive?
22:07 - Can You Be Authentic Without Using "Nice" Language?
25:26 - Does God Care About My Intentions When I Speak?
31:31 - Can Christians Reach Unbelievers Without Compromising?
39:52 - Why Do You Think Believers Feel Like They Need To Be Relevant?
44:12 - Final Thoughts
🔗 Related Scripture:
- Ephesians 4:29
- Colossians 4:6
- Psalm 19:14
- Colossians 3:8
- Deuteronomy 22:5
- Matthew 12:33-37
- Romans 12:2
- Philippians 3:8
- Matthew 23:33
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