Remember that the man who truly repents is never satisfied with his own repentance. We can no more repent perfectly than we can live perfectly. However pure our tears, there will always be some dirt in them; there will be something to be repented of even in our best repentance. But listen! To repent is to change your mind about sin, and Christ, and all the great things of God. There is sorrow implied in this; but the main point is the turning of the heart from sin to Christ. If there be this turning, you have the essence of true repentance, even though no alarm and no despair should ever cast their shadow upon your mind.
C.H. Spurgeon

Ten Reasons Why I Sware

Ten Reasons Why I Sware

Ten Reasons Why I Swear

  1. It pleases mother so much.
  2. It is a fine mark of manliness.
  3. It proves I have self control.
  4. It indicates how clearly my mind operates.
  5. It makes my converstion so pleasing to everybody.
  6. It leaves no doubt in anyone’s mind as to my good breeding.
  7. It impresses people that I have more than ordinary education.
  8. It is and unmistakable sign or culture and refinement.
  9. It makes me a very desirable personality among women and children and in respectable society.
  10. It is my way of honoring God who said, “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.”

Swearing is just a habit with me!

Sure. Like beating your wife, robbing banks or poisoning babies. Your excuse is –

I don’t mean anything by it!

Tell that to the judge the next time you’re arrested for speeding! Explain to him, “It’s just a habit with me.” Try coming in to work drunk for a month. Remind your boss that, “I don’t mean anything by it. It’s just a habit with me.”

You can’t fool God!

If you can’t kid the judge; if you can’t fool your boss; how do you think you can fool God? – It is written, “Swear not at all”. (Matt. 5:34). God says, “Be not decieved, God is not mocked.” (Gal. 6:7) “The Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain”. (Ex.20:7)

How to Quit

Pray, right now. Ask God to forgive you for you wickedness. Open your heart to the Son of God. Accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord. Ask Him to cleanse you, to save your soul, and make you a real Christian. Read your Bible daily and urge others to give their hearts to Christ. Write and tell us of your decision. We will send you a Gospel of John, free.

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