Why is swearing bad?

Does the Bible say you can't swear?

Ephesians 5:4, Colossians 3:8, James 3:6–10, and Proverbs 4:24 are the four passages I hear most commonly used to argue against swearing. The problem is these passages aren't referring to what we now understand as cussing. The above scripture indicates that it is a sin to use our words to tear people down.

What does the Bible say about cursing?

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Does this outlaw all forms of vulgarity? Not exactly.

Are Christians allowed to cuss?

No, Christians should not cuss. The Bible makes that unambiguously clear. Rather than being those who try to justify words that even the lost world around us clearly understands to be foul, filthy, and morally-corrupt, Christians should be people whose words are full of grace, wisdom, truth, praise, and thanksgiving.