 Should Christians cuss? Some people say that they're just words, that they have no real power, and that there's no real evil within them, so it's okay. Others might address the heart issue saying that any word that is spoken can be wrong if it's spoken out of anger or pride. Here's what the Bible says. But now you must put them all away. Anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Colossians 3-8. When I was a teenager, I discovered something pretty cool. I was on a basketball team where cussing was the norm, and I just had decided before the season that I wasn't going to do that as part of my witness. Obviously, I'm nowhere near perfect, but that intentional decision to not cuss during practice or at games led to opportunities where I was able to speak to my teammates about why that is and about Jesus. All that to say, a word may be a word, but what I'd ask you is what is your intent behind it, and how does it affect your Christian witness? Those are serious and important questions that you need to take into account when you're discerning this issue. Follow for more Christ-centered content and help support my ministry on Patreon.