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Euphemisms

Euphemisms. “Thy Speech Maketh Thee Known” Matthew 26:73. Euphemisms. Christians are to guard their speech (Prov. 21:23; Mt. 12:36; Eph. 4:29; 5:4; Col. 4:6; Tit. 2:8; Jas. 1:26; 3:9-12; 1 Pet. 3:10-12)

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Euphemisms

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  1. Euphemisms “Thy Speech Maketh Thee Known” Matthew 26:73

  2. Euphemisms • Christians are to guard their speech (Prov. 21:23; Mt. 12:36; Eph. 4:29; 5:4; Col. 4:6; Tit. 2:8; Jas. 1:26; 3:9-12; 1 Pet. 3:10-12) • Many would never think of using words of cursing, profanity, obscenity or vulgarity • Yet, many will use “euphemisms” – the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt

  3. Euphemisms and Cursing Many will substitute… • Heck for hell • Darn for damn • Gosh or golly for God • Doggone for God damn • Gee or gee-whiz for Jesus • Crikey for Christ

  4. Euphemisms and Sinful Conduct Many will substitute… • “Alternative lifestyle” for homosexuality • “Live in” or “affair” for adultery and fornication • “Lady of the evening” for prostitution • “Disease” or “alcoholism” for drunkenness • “Revenue enhancement” or “gaming” for gambling • “Stretching the truth” or “exaggerating” for lying • “Termination of pregnancy” for abortion / murder

  5. Why Euphemisms? • Many want to get as close to the world without being just like the world (Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Jn. 2:15-17) • Many don’t want to be different (1 Pet. 4:4) • Many don’t want to give up their worldly friendships (Jas. 4:4) • Many don’t want to be harsh or offensive (Rom. 12:9) • Many don’t want to call sin what it is (Isa. 5:20)

  6. Guard Your Tongue • Rule #1 – think before you speak (Prov. 15:28) • Rule #2 – speak only what is edifying and thankful (Eph. 4:29; 5:4; Col. 4:6) "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer“ (Psalm 19:14)

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