Subject: Does Jeremiah 14 and 15 relate to U.S. |
Bible Note: Dear Norrie, Greetings in Jesus' name! As on that used as many expletives as possible in a previous life (son of a soldier), I can say that it is difficult to stop. But maybe that is the point! Stop saying so much. :-) We may call them exclamations or even expletives, but if the tone is a curse, it is not pleasing to God. Friend, I understand your concern about being too picky, but if we think about all of the 'abbreviated' curses and complaints that spill forth from our lips, most would be stillborn. On another related topic, at what age would you allow children to express themselves? Is this what we want in the next generation of Christians? Not me! In my position as an educator, I can clearly see that these 'expressions' do not release stress, but encourage it! Teaching self-control to kids, especially self-control of the tongue allows it to be of more use for the Lord, IMHO. I know that many will cry 'legalism!' That is your prerogative. But remember: "Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few." Ecclesiastes 5:2 NASB. Peace and wisdom in Christ Jesus, charis |