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Profanity
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me"
I beg to differ with the above.
Words are in fact powerful tools. Unkind words or names can be harmful to the one who uses it as well as the one being spoken against. What do lawyers use to build their cases? Words.
What are printed on the newspapers? Words. What do government use to speak to its people? Once again, words. Even God used Words to create the earth by speaking everything into existence.
We, therefore, need to watch what we say and not say.
Bible tells us that when a man curses or uses profanity, it is a sign of evil that is in the heart of the man. It is somehow common for men and even women to curse/use profanity. It is a "norm".
Some uses profanity to vent their frustration. Think about it, how does profanity help in solving problems?
I am always against people cursing, not since young though. I do admit that I swear pretty much in the past and I still do when I get frustrated. But now, it is certainly to the minimum, like once in a month. The very attitudes of cursing is demeaning and often put down people. That's the reason why I detest it so much. I've told you many times that I hate it. Hate is a strong word and I've used it here.
"go to hell". This definitely comes from the devil who wants you to join him in hell. So why use it?
Do not render evil for evil,
But render blessings for evil.
I am still human being. I do make mistakes as well. Do not shoot me even if you ever caught me letting out words of foolishness.Labels: Bible reading
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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Daily Devotion
Many of times we are tempted to hold on to our "things, thinking that they can provide security for us at that moment. However, things change and the very things that we hold on to, by refusing to surrender to God will be lost anyway. The only safe place for the things we love most is in the hands of God.
Certainly, God does want to bless us with material things as well, but it will be Him whom we are seeking when these things come, not the things themselves. Many today are seeking God for what He can do for them, instead of seeking God, asking what they can do for Him.
Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all the things shall be unto you.
Applicable.Labels: Bible reading, God
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