I love the book of James.
But are words of 'profanity' always to be avoided,
given that the definition of 'profanity' that I know
is 'language not suitable for use in the temple'.
James actually talks about the damage that can be done by an 'uncontrolled tongue',
and I often swear myself, but always in the context of a 'Christ-disciplined tongue'
(or am I deluding myself about this?).
Your see, I refrain from using such strong language in anyone's temple,
and in any context where there's a chance that damage could result,
but I do think 'oath-words' can be used appropriately in our shared fight
against Satan and the works or those who've regrettably 'done business with him'.
And, as a psychologist myself, I know that the freedom to swear in contexts
where no harm can be done, can be therapeutic in enabling healthy kinds of catharsis.
And, I know also that bullying young people into not swearing can be damaging
whereas, supporting children in working out for themselves
the limits of potentially unhealthy behaviour,
will actually serve them well in later life.
So I welcome feedback and guidance from those that may know more than me
regarding such potentially problematic matters. Thanks.
But are words of 'profanity' always to be avoided,
given that the definition of 'profanity' that I know
is 'language not suitable for use in the temple'.
James actually talks about the damage that can be done by an 'uncontrolled tongue',
and I often swear myself, but always in the context of a 'Christ-disciplined tongue'
(or am I deluding myself about this?).
Your see, I refrain from using such strong language in anyone's temple,
and in any context where there's a chance that damage could result,
but I do think 'oath-words' can be used appropriately in our shared fight
against Satan and the works or those who've regrettably 'done business with him'.
And, as a psychologist myself, I know that the freedom to swear in contexts
where no harm can be done, can be therapeutic in enabling healthy kinds of catharsis.
And, I know also that bullying young people into not swearing can be damaging
whereas, supporting children in working out for themselves
the limits of potentially unhealthy behaviour,
will actually serve them well in later life.
So I welcome feedback and guidance from those that may know more than me
regarding such potentially problematic matters. Thanks.