I am not fond of cursing or using an irreverent language much more of directing it to someone. Profanity as a form of expression is and will never be glorifying to God. Earlier today, a colleague has just uttered that magic word directly to me. I must admit it bruised my heart and ego. Such abusive behavior or impolite expression should never be tolerated. I smiled after hearing the word yet as i turned my back away from her, i felt humiliated and crushed in Spirit. What is it of me that makes people around me treat that way? I remember the Law of Garbage trucks that people are carrying emotional garbages and unconsciously dumps them to people randomly. I do not have control on her behavior and with the situation but certainly has on how i should respond to what had just transpired.
What does the Bible Say about cursing or wrong use of speech? Here are the following verses that reminds me of the purpose of my tongue:
James 3:9-12
9With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. 10Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. 11Can both fresh water and salt[a] water flow from the same spring? 12My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.
Luke 6:26-27
26Woe to you when all men speak well of you,
for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets.
27"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Romans 12:14
14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Romans 12:17-21
17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"[a]says the Lord. 20On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."[b] 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
How then should i respond? The Lord said that i should bless those who curse me. I know it's one tough act to make but thy will be done, not mine.
My prayer:
Lord, may you take the pain away from me and instead be joyful that it's not I who cursed but the one being cursed. Help me to forgive and forget and show kindness and love to that person at all times. I humbly bow before you and seek comfort and healing and that you may bless that person. In Jesus mighty name. AMEN.
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