Far too many young people are using the F word as a creative expression without consequence.
This must stop.
The F word is a vulgar word that perverts the gift of sex God has given us and uses it to express a negative feeling. Nothing about that sounds like something a Christian should be involved in. However, many Christians are 
using the F word or expressions containing it (such as “FML” – F*** My Life; “WTF” – What The F***) like there is no big deal about it.
But everyone is doing it.
Sure, lots of non-Christians people use the F word. But I would expect nothing less from them. They don’t know Jesus, so they don’t care about offending Him by distorting His gift to us.
But those that say Christ is their Lord, go to church, attend Bible studies, and wear Christian apparel, and still use the F word are grossly misrepresenting themselves and offending God.
How can you say that Christ saved your life but not see the problem with twisting a sacred gift He gave you to express your negative feelings? If someone really saved your life, wouldn’t you do everything you could to please them?
The Bible says that “Perverse talking and course jesting” is not a part of a Christian’s life. If you are going to claim Christ then stop cussing, and by all means, stop using one of the most perverse words in all the English vocabulary. If you can’t stop cussing and use the F word, then consider not claiming Christ because maybe you are just playing Christianity to appease someone (your parents? Youth pastor? Christian friends?).
But let’s be honest – you know the truth about Christ, so please accept it and start living like it. He died for your soul. Isn’t that worth cleaning up your mouth?
Furthermore, don’t use the F word toward the life God has given you in expressions like “FML”. Not only has He given you the gift of sex (which you will someday enjoy within marriage), but He gave you the gift of life. Why would you, even if you were gravely embarrassed, start cursing the life you’ve been given? You don’t deserve that life in the first place, yet alone the spiritual life He’s breathed in your soul. You have that life by God’s grace. Don’t curse it. Praise God for it.
The F word should not be a part of a believer’s vocabulary. Period. He created your tongue, your life and sex – respect all of these by cleaning up your language, tweets, texts and posts.
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I totally agree! That’s why I Googled it to see if anyone else who is appalled by this trend has written about it. Posting OMG is also something believers ought not to do. It’s using His precious name casually and making it common. Unbelievers do it. We ought not—not for some legalistic reason or law, but because of love.
Amen!!
I say it when I am really stressed out or upset but I know it is wrong and I feel incredibly guilty when I say it. I really want to stop doing it but I really can’t stop on my own. I have tried before. I have prayed and asked God to help me stop saying it. I don’t know what to do in order to stop saying it. Please, it is compulsive. I need some godly advice on how to stop saying it when I am angry or under distress. Does this mean I am not a Christian since I am struggling so hard with this?
Thank you for commenting Misty. First let me address the “does this mean I am not a Christian…?” A Christian is someone who has accepted that Jesus Christ died for them, paying the price for sin so we can be seen as righteous before God. The cross covers even the “F” word. In our wanting to follow Christ, we try to model the example He set, but our salvation is not contingent on our perfection. God knows your heart. Keep engaging in the struggle. That said, it sounds like what may need to be addressed is not simply the words coming out of your mouth, but the emotions you’re experiencing when angry or under distress. I don’t know your specific situation or responses, but often anger or distress have additional underlying feelings of disappointment or fear. To suppress the disappointment or fear we REALLY feel, we get angry or desperately try to control our world, or fret because we CAN’T “control” our world. I wonder if your feelings are causing more turmoil for you than just causing a compulsion to say a bad word. …if a bad word is the extent of what your emotions cause, you’re actually doing better than most! Though the response of “most” is not the standard by which we are striving here as a Christ-followers. Ultimately to answer your question, I am sure there are multiple tricks and tips I could offer to help break a habit of a bad word, but I think that could just be a bandaid that doesn’t heal a hurting heart – which is where Christ REALLY wants to touch us. If any of this resonates, I invite you to look into Biblical Counseling. This would often be free and short term, but could be beneficial! Start here: https://biblicalcounseling.com/counselors/
Josh, The word referred to in your article is the culmination of the depravity society has sunk. It represents the heart of mankind and the utter distain they have for God. It’s an affront on the very essence of the unity between Christ and his bride. To understand why this word has taken root in society we need look no farther than its author. May God bless you in stepping forward and challenging those who claim His name.
I am struggling, yes, with this frequently used f word…. I cringe every time I hear it…The deeper my relationship with Jesus gets the more I am struggling.. Now I am struggling with all these Netflix and other shows coming out .. they seem good and then there it is and used sooo unnecessarily… I have decided not to continue watching whatever it is… Then I find myself not watching much of the TV with my husband… It bothers him as well but not as much as me.
I wonder if there is a software program that is good that blips out these words…..