Phazzan Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I tend to swear a lot. I swear when I'm driving, I swear when I'm angry, I pretty much swear throughout the entire day, if not out aloud I swear in my thoughts. Oh, and we're not talking about words like 'hell' and 'carp', we're talking about the offensive ones. I in no way condone such behaviour, as it is dirty, unecessary and unCatholic like, and I am ashamed of it. I wasn't raised Christian but even though I wasn't raised to swear I picked it up somewhere in Primary School, and I haven't stopped since. I pray to God telling Him I'm going to try to stop swearing, but it's hard not to, especially when you come across it everyday. How do I stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Try biting your tongue? Try saying a prayer for the idiot driver who cut you off, instead of cursing him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popestpiusx Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 yup! Hope you like it hot :pitchfork:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsFrozen Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Hi, Phazzan. Letting the occasional swear slip every now and then probably isn't much to worry about, but when it's a byproduct of not being able to control your anger, then it's more serious. Instead of trying to cut out your swearing completely, try to control your anger. Take some deep breaths and praise God that you're alive and that your worries are so simple that someone's driving upsets you. I used to have this same exact problem. I had to learn to control my anger and road rage, and then after I was able to do that, I had to kick the habit of casual swearing. That's something you just have to start to be conscious of and when you swear, correct yourself. Try to take notice that you're going to do it before you do, so that you can stop it before it happens. Now I am virtually swear-free (though if I do get REALLY mad, one might slip out, but nothing like it used to). I am glad I am too, especially being a female. Now when I hear a girl swear (I mean the BIG word(s), it frankly grosses me out. Also, be aware of your company. More times than I can count, I have seen people swearing in public, totally unaware (or just not caring) that there were kids around. One time, my Dad and I were on a trip and eating at Bob Evans. There was one guy by himself at a table, talking really loudly on a cell phone, and every other word out of his mouth was the F word. Everyone kept looking at him, and finally my Dad complained to the manager. The Bible teaches us not to be coarse and crude, and in your situation, you probably are! But don't worry. With God's help, you CAN stop. I'll be praying for you! God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazzan Posted April 1, 2004 Author Share Posted April 1, 2004 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' date='Apr 1 2004, 08:44 AM'] Try biting your tongue? Try saying a prayer for the idiot driver who cut you off, instead of cursing him? [/quote] If they apologise I forgive them. If they don't, well, I find it hard to pray for someone who puts their own needs ahead of other people's safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catholic_4_Life Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 You have a good start on it because you recognize that you are doing it and that it is sinful, especially if you take the Lord's name in veign. But, just knowing that you are doing it doesn't mean you will stop. I find myself doing it a lot when I am angry...so I have been praying for more patience. I still pray for Got to help me stop the swearing as well. The only advice I can give to you is to be more aware of what you are saying before you say it. Be patient...don't let your mouth run amuck when you are angry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazzan Posted April 1, 2004 Author Share Posted April 1, 2004 [quote name='popestpiusx' date='Apr 1 2004, 08:45 AM'] yup! Hope you like it hot :pitchfork:. [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catholic_4_Life Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 (edited) [quote name='Phazzan' date='Apr 1 2004, 08:47 AM'] If they apologise I forgive them. If they don't, well, I find it hard to pray for someone who puts their own needs ahead of other people's safety. [/quote] Have you seen "The Passion of the Christ" yet? Forgiveness is what its all about, especially enemies!! Edited April 1, 2004 by Catholic_4_Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazzan Posted April 1, 2004 Author Share Posted April 1, 2004 I pretty say everything except blasphemy. Lately even that's been troubling me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazzan Posted April 1, 2004 Author Share Posted April 1, 2004 [quote name='Catholic_4_Life' date='Apr 1 2004, 08:50 AM'] Have you seen "The Passion of the Christ" yet? Forgiveness is what its all about! [/quote] I've seen the preview! Nah, I'd been anticipating this movie for a year, and when it finally happens, I'm like to lazy to go see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catholic_4_Life Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 [quote name='Phazzan' date='Apr 1 2004, 08:52 AM'] I've seen the preview! Nah, I'd been anticipating this movie for a year, and when it finally happens, I'm like to lazy to go see it. [/quote] GO!!!! You have GOT to go see this movie. Go tonight...there is nothing else to do, right? Survivor will be boring anyway... GO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazzan Posted April 1, 2004 Author Share Posted April 1, 2004 [quote name='Catholic_4_Life' date='Apr 1 2004, 08:57 AM'] GO!!!! You have GOT to go see this movie. Go tonight...there is nothing else to do, right? Survivor will be boring anyway... GO!!! [/quote] It's 1.00 in the morning, and I'm stuck at uni. If you feel like paying for my plane ticket to the States I'd be happy to go see it with you, if ur keen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catholic_4_Life Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 [quote name='Phazzan' date='Apr 1 2004, 09:00 AM'] It's 1.00 in the morning, and I'm stuck at uni. If you feel like paying for my plane ticket to the States I'd be happy to go see it with you, if ur keen? [/quote] Oh...well, I didn't know that! Can't help you with the plane ticket...sorry! I doubt my company would send their plane for you either. BTW...what is uni? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazzan Posted April 1, 2004 Author Share Posted April 1, 2004 [quote name='Catholic_4_Life' date='Apr 1 2004, 09:04 AM'] Oh...well, I didn't know that! Can't help you with the plane ticket...sorry! I doubt my company would send their plane for you either. BTW...what is uni? [/quote] University. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popestpiusx Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I was just joking phazzen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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