I have been struggling with cursing in my mind. I have read the scriptures about getting rid of filthy language. Yet when I read the scriptures and pray I fail. The scriptures say "not even a hint of impurity," but I find with cursing I am well past that point. How do I get rid of it? Sometimes it feels like it's right in the back of my mind. W.W.
Colossians 3:1-15 -- please meditate on this passage. Basically, worldly thought patterns must be replaced by godly ones. Other great passages are Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:8ff. You can definitely make the change, but will have to be open God transforming you.
Here are some questions for you, and others reading this Q&A, that may be of help:
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In church, do I concentrate in worship? on the sermon? during communion?
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Do I spend more time each day online or in front of the TV than I do in Bible study and prayer?
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Do those I spend the most time with have pure minds and speech?
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Do I take my burdens to the Lord in prayer, or do I try to deal with anger all by myself?
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When a temptation comes, do I truly believe that the Lord has already provided an "escape route" (1 Corinthians 10:13)?
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Do I dwell too much on my shortcomings, thereby inadvertently giving them extra power, or do I let them be forgiven and buried?
