cussing

"know that we've been over this a lot, and for me, cussing is a matter of self-control above all. If I can't even control what comes out of my mouth, what can I control? I understand Sirena's argument that there is nothing in the Bible the specifically says "socially unacceptable words" are not allowed. However, cussing in anger, cussing at someone else ("You son of a...," or, in fact, insulting or trying to hurt someone with your words), and using the Lord's name in vain are all wrong. There is also the issue of the way Christians are represented to non-believers. Many people in society do use "SUW"s, but many do not, and if they hear us "Christians" cursing, chances are they can/will be turned away from God. Remember, we represent God to the general public. We are called to a much higher standard, because we know what is right and wrong. Eventually the subject of cursing by oneself in an empty shack in the middle of nowhere will be brought up. The thing is, I can't understand how cussing glorifies the Lord (and, as I have mentioned several times at the Hideout - that is our purpose here). Everything we do should be in his honor, and although chances are this goal will never be attained, we should strive for it. "