RE: My Actifit Report Card: March 23 2024 - Do You Curse?

When I was younger, I was asked by my friends the same question: "why don't you swear?" So I carefully repeated all the swear words I hear from my friends. They were disappointed and and said "but you said them wrong, you didn't mean it, you have to say it like this." Then they gave example of swearing with conviction. I wasn't impressed. I decided at that point it was not something worth doing.

Some believe using profane language is the most effective way to communicate, to gain favor with people, but in reality it just brings people down to the level of a profane society. It's NOT that clean language ELEVATES or makes a person superior, or profanity makes a person lower. No, it's that profane language leaves a semi-permanent stain that's difficult to clean up. Once one begins using the mouth to spew cursing and filth, how can that same mouth be used to speak blessings and life? Words are powerful things.

I made a joke a while back that was a little bit crass. Nothing really dirty, but it was unexpected coming from me. The look I got in response told me everything I needed to know. If I thought the joke was funny and worth repeating, then something in my head got twisted. Being exposed to filthy language and cussing and crass jokes, does change the wiring in one's head. IF they become acceptable in the ears, it's just a matter of time before it's acceptable in the mouth. I think it's worth guarding the ears and keeping the mouth clean.