Insults and Putdowns

by Ken Thomas

Jesus warned people against using degrading insults such as "thou fool" and "Raca" ( Matthew 5). The word "Raca" means "vain fellow" or "empty head." In our day it is common to pass insults even upon those who lead government, schools and even the church."

People who did things differently in the past were often called "squares" or "old-fogies." Now those who are insulted are called "turkey," "nerds," "geeks," etc., but the impact is the same -- somone is different thus not worthy of respect. As Christians we should be willing to absorb such insults from others, but we need to train our minds away from insulting others. Let us practice the golden rule and learn to turn the other cheek when others forget or fail to practice it toward us.

January 29, 1989

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Insults and Putdowns by Ken Thomas Jesus warned people against using degrading insults such as "thou fool" and "Raca" ( Matthew 5). The word "Raca" means "vain fellow" or "empty head." In our day it is common to pass insults even upon those who lead government, schools and even the church." People who did things differently in the past were often called "squares" or "old-fogies." Now those who are insulted are called "turkey," "nerds," "geeks," etc., but the impact is the same -- somone is different thus not worthy of respect. As Christians we should be willing to absorb such insults from others, but we need to train our minds away from insulting others. Let us practice the golden rule and learn to turn the other cheek when others forget or fail to practice it toward us. January 29, 1989 Related Articles: Cold Feet -Feb 04, 2001 Speech Seasoned with Salt -May 02, 1999 Falling Down -Mar 21, 1999 What is Your Sign? -Feb 28, 1999 Words -Jan 31, 1999 Print this Article Discuss this Article Back to the Sermon Page	Mt. Juliet Church of Christ 1940 N. Mt. Juliet Road P.O.Box 248 Mt.Juliet, TN 37122-0248 (615)758-2274 Fax:615-754-2351 Email Worship Services: Sunday Early Worship: 8AM Sunday Bible Study: 9:15AM Sunday Late Worship: 10:15AM Night Worship: 6PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7PM