5 Things the Bible Forbids But We Still Do

Cursing

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Cursing

We know from Scripture that swearing is a sin. The Bible makes this very clear. Ephesians 4:29 says, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what it is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” First Peter 3:10 says, “For, whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.” Jesus explained that what comes out of our mouths is that which fills our hearts. Eventually, the evil in the heart comes through the mouth in curses and swearing. But when our hearts are filled with the goodness of God, praise for Him and love for others will pour out. Our speech will indicate what is in our hearts. Luke 6:45 says, “The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.” When we swear and curse, we are giving evidence of the polluting sin in our hearts that must be confessed and repented.