Profanity

Relevant Bible Verses

1) 2 Timothy 2:16-17 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. And their word will eat as doth a canker. (KJV)

2) 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

3) Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

According to Collins dictionary, the word "profanity" means showing disrespect for religion or something sacred. Blasphemy is another word of the similar meaning commonly used in the Bible.

Religion can become so sacred in some countries, that they have strict laws specifically enacted to protect it from being profaned. An example whereby a person can be charged and even put behind bars is Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Kamaruddin ("RPK"). RPK is accused of publishing articles in his blog which contained seditious words against the government and religion. Currently being detained under ISA (Internal Security Act).

In the body of Christ, profanity, vain babblings and opinions which encourage self vain glory (lovers of self) can cause the church to degrade, divide and corrupt. We saw that the root of New Testament church's decline was due to the loss of her first love toward the Lord (Rev 2:4). People become critical of little things. Position, power and self-image become more important and have lost track of the first love and the vision of God's economy.

The degradation of the modern churches if not stopped can spread like that of gangrene.

Paul warned us of the danger of these "diseases" in the churches and encouraged the people to instead spread "healthy words" and seek "healthy teaching". As all scripture is God breathed, it is also profitable, it is also for reproof, for correction, and training in righteousness. We need to strike the Spirit of the Scripture with our spirit to catch the divine fire. It is the antidote of the inoculation for the degradation in the modern churches.

His word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path (Psalm 119:105)