Tim Reed, I was just pointing out that they would like the justifications used to do swearing which is what I get from this.

It should bother you that you’re more worked up over the use of the word “dick” than you are over legalism.

1. The use of language that makes your grandma upset has nothing to do with following any sort of legitimate Christian ethic. Extreme language has its place in the case of extreme circumstances. In fact, failure to use extreme language in some cases would be antinomian, and, probably more commonly, being polite in describing reality is what is commonly called a lie. And that is commonly employed by Christians and watchdoggies alike in talking about scripture.

2. This question suffers from the logical fallacy begging the question. Resubmit it in a legitimate form.

3. Sure, in that Ephesians 5:4 applies to the motives, and actual content of the speech. This song is no more of a problem than say, “a mighty fortress is our God”.

Sanctified by the ongoing work of being conformed to Jesus Christ.

Which one are you talking about there Jolly? Hey, are you from 16th century England? LoL, your language is pristine!! I’m very pleased with it.

And if we’re being conformed to the image of Jesus, does that demand perfection (not an excuse)? What about the guy who cusses every once and a while, but professes Christ and serves Him? Are we disqualifying him? Then I suppose Jesus would have been sinful, as his language was VERY strong sometimes, as I detailed much earlier in this thread.

Here’s a question NO ONE has answered…

WHERE IS THE LINE BETWEEN SAVED AND UNSAVED WHEN IT COMES TO SWEARING?

I dare you all to answer it.

This thread has become ridiculous. Go feed the poor some Word and chicken soup.

Joe