[Darren McCarty]

I never understood that.

Ten Commandments. "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain."

I'll fully admit that I have a bad mouth at times. There are two terms I don't use. God's last name isn't damn, and I don't use the female "c" word.

[Responsibility2nd]

Thanks for the reference to the 10 commandments. I’m sure by now you both have looked at the many, many other commandments in the link at post 16.

As I’ve been saying - to place special significance on abstaining from the GD word, but being less than worried about using the f-word or the s-word is beyond belief.

[chuckles]

I don't know the exact Scripture, but we are admonished to refrain from filthy language. That goes beyond the Commandment to not take God's name in vain.

Another thing to ponder is, we shouldn't be a stumbling block to a brother or sister. If you are saying the eff word or talking about feces or urine, what must you brother that is watching you as a Christian, think? They are always evaluating you and what you say and do. If Jesus isn't serious to you, what would he think he needs to get serious about Jesus? Talking nasty probably has done more damage to the Kingdom than any other sin. It supports and attitude that we aren't really serious. We all fall short, but we must try to at least glorify God in public and not shame Him. There is no place for bodily functions while witnessing for God.

[tnlibertarian]

and I don't use the female "c" word.

'Clean' or 'cook'?