Comments on: The Sin of Sarcasm? http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/ An unusual perspective on religion, politics and life. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:25:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: isd code of russia http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-2959 isd code of russia Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:08:32 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-2959 Hello there, just became aware of your blog via Google, and located that it is really informative. I am going to be careful for brussels. I'll be grateful if you happen to proceed this in future. A lot of folks shall be benefited out of your writing. Cheers! Hello there, just became aware of your blog via Google, and located that it is really informative. I am going to be careful for brussels. I’ll be grateful if you happen to proceed this in future. A lot of folks shall be benefited out of your writing. Cheers!

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]]> By: Mike Leberte http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-2328 Mike Leberte Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:44:27 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-2328 Pro 26:18-19 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? Pro 26:18-19
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

]]> By: Mike Leberte http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-2327 Mike Leberte Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:42:56 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-2327 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, Pro 26:19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? Don't do it! Shalom As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

Pro 26:19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

Don’t do it!

Shalom

]]> By: Mike Leberte http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-2326 Mike Leberte Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:41:35 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-2326 Pro 26:18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? Pro 26:18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

]]> By: Mike Leberte http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-2325 Mike Leberte Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:40:25 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-2325 Pro 26:18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, Pro 26:19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? Pro 26:18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
Pro 26:19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

]]> By: Mike Leberte http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-2324 Mike Leberte Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:39:13 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-2324 Has anyone mentioned Proverbs? Pro 26:18 Like a madman who throws sparks, arrows, and death, Pro 26:19 So is a man who deceived his neighbour, And says, “I was only joking!” Pro 26:18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, Pro 26:19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? Don't do it! Shalom! Has anyone mentioned Proverbs?

Pro 26:18 Like a madman who throws sparks, arrows, and death,
Pro 26:19 So is a man who deceived his neighbour, And says, “I was only joking!”

Pro 26:18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
Pro 26:19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

Don’t do it!

Shalom!

]]> By: Howard http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-2322 Howard Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:18:09 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-2322 Will someone be the first to make a rational distinction between Christianity and voodoo? Will someone be the first to make a rational distinction between Christianity and voodoo?

]]> By: Judy http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-2261 Judy Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:48:19 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-2261 I am doing a study with a couple friends regarding sins of the tongue. I know that the topic of sarcasm will be addressed. I came upon your post when doing a little more research on the topic. Thank you for your insights. Jerry Bridges in his book "Respectable Sins" states, "Sinful speech includes harsh words, sarcasm, insults, and ridicule. The common denominator of all these forms of negative speech is that they tend to put down, humiliate, or hurt the other person." We need to be very careful with our speech. We need to examine our motives. Before we say anything sarcastic, let us ask ourselves if what we are about to say will put down, humiliate or hurt another. This will help us determine our motive if it should be said or not. Most likely...NOT. Also in regards to Eph 4:29. Jerry Bridges also states: "We should ask ourselves, 'Will what I am about to say tend to tear down or build up the person I'm about to talk about?'" I am doing a study with a couple friends regarding sins of the tongue. I know that the topic of sarcasm will be addressed. I came upon your post when doing a little more research on the topic. Thank you for your insights.

Jerry Bridges in his book “Respectable Sins” states, “Sinful speech includes harsh words, sarcasm, insults, and ridicule. The common denominator of all these forms of negative speech is that they tend to put down, humiliate, or hurt the other person.”

We need to be very careful with our speech. We need to examine our motives. Before we say anything sarcastic, let us ask ourselves if what we are about to say will put down, humiliate or hurt another. This will help us determine our motive if it should be said or not. Most likely…NOT.

Also in regards to Eph 4:29. Jerry Bridges also states: “We should ask ourselves, ‘Will what I am about to say tend to tear down or build up the person I’m about to talk about?’”

]]> By: Deana http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-2075 Deana Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:30:12 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-2075 I despise sarcasm! I've come to realize that it's a "socially acceptable" way of saying something unkind or hurtful, nearly always at some else's expense. I despise sarcasm! I’ve come to realize that it’s a “socially acceptable” way of saying something unkind or hurtful, nearly always at some else’s expense.

]]> By: L.D http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-1903 L.D Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:34:22 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-1903 Really?! Taunting, sneering, and cutting remarks aren't sinful? Really?! Taunting, sneering, and cutting remarks aren’t sinful?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-1872 Anonymous Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:24:41 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-1872 It is disobeying God's second greatest commandment. To love your neighbor as yourself. Therefore it is a sin. It is disobeying God’s second greatest commandment. To love your neighbor as yourself. Therefore it is a sin.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-1419 Daniel Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:13:43 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-1419 Thank you so much for this Tom. I have always suffered through life because sarcasm is nonsense to me. I didnt understand it until fully until my latter 20's. Even now, I still often mistake it for real truth. I to believe that it hinders personal connections. Sarcasm is the mask people use to hide the coldness in their hearts. Oh what irony that those who use sarcasm incessantly think themselves witty, and those who choose to speak in truth are found ignorant. I often wonder if my friendships have never matured because I often neglected this over use of sarcasm that is so rampant in our society. However, I refuse to give into it. Isa 5:20 KJV Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter Thank you so much for this Tom. I have always suffered through life because sarcasm is nonsense to me. I didnt understand it until fully until my latter 20′s. Even now, I still often mistake it for real truth. I to believe that it hinders personal connections. Sarcasm is the mask people use to hide the coldness in their hearts. Oh what irony that those who use sarcasm incessantly think themselves witty, and those who choose to speak in truth are found ignorant. I often wonder if my friendships have never matured because I often neglected this over use of sarcasm that is so rampant in our society. However, I refuse to give into it.

Isa 5:20 KJV Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter

]]> By: Josh http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-1398 Josh Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:56:05 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-1398 You sound like someone who has trouble picking up on sarcasm, and thus have been the butt of it many times and now you're bitter. Your definition of sarcasm is very myopic and, frankly, poorly informed. Sometimes people are sarcastic, and all parties involved recognize it as sarcasm, and everyone enjoys it because it's more clever and amusing than saying the sentiment outright. Sarcasm can make a small moment enjoyable for everyone. You sound like someone who has trouble picking up on sarcasm, and thus have been the butt of it many times and now you’re bitter. Your definition of sarcasm is very myopic and, frankly, poorly informed. Sometimes people are sarcastic, and all parties involved recognize it as sarcasm, and everyone enjoys it because it’s more clever and amusing than saying the sentiment outright. Sarcasm can make a small moment enjoyable for everyone.

]]> By: Jusin Weeces http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-1371 Jusin Weeces Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:52:36 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-1371 Read Amos 4 as GOD speaks sarcasm through the prophet. Unless you think this does not fit the definition of sarcasm. Then I would be curious what you define this speech as. Thanks. Read Amos 4 as GOD speaks sarcasm through the prophet. Unless you think this does not fit the definition of sarcasm. Then I would be curious what you define this speech as.

Thanks.

]]> By: Rogue http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-1351 Rogue Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:32:19 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-1351 I hate when people are thin skinned and unable to take a joke. I hate when people are thin skinned and unable to take a joke.

]]> By: Rae http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-1324 Rae Fri, 14 May 2010 05:39:18 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-1324 I was at church, fellowshipping after Bible study where I was telling someone how much I hate the act of sarcasm.......when loud and clear the pastor's wife chimed in and told me that if I don't like sarcasm, I am in the wrong church......! Right when I was telling what hurt me the most, I was targeted with .....sarcasm.....it is almost funny if it did not hurt so much.......and that is what sarcasm means to me.....something that is done with a smile at the expense of another..... Thanks for posting this site ...... I was at church, fellowshipping after Bible study where I was telling someone how much I hate the act of sarcasm…….when loud and clear the pastor’s wife chimed in and told me that if I don’t like sarcasm, I am in the wrong church……! Right when I was telling what hurt me the most, I was targeted with …..sarcasm…..it is almost funny if it did not hurt so much…….and that is what sarcasm means to me…..something that is done with a smile at the expense of another…..
Thanks for posting this site ……

]]> By: Steve http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/06/the-sin-of-sarcasm/comment-page-1/#comment-1306 Steve Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:10:23 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=95#comment-1306 Check out this book for examples of Jesus using satire - this is a defense of satire, not sarcasm, which is a bit different. But wholesale rejection of any form of sarcasm is naive. There is more to consider than what is above. The Serrated Edge - Douglas Wilson Search for it at books.google.com Check out this book for examples of Jesus using satire – this is a defense of satire, not sarcasm, which is a bit different. But wholesale rejection of any form of sarcasm is naive. There is more to consider than what is above.

The Serrated Edge – Douglas Wilson
Search for it at books.google.com

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