Sarcasm

[Nazarene Servant]

We know God has a sense of humor and if anyone has their doubts
we can have that discussion as well. But the idea for this thread,
primarily, is whether it is sinful to be sarcastic? Now, I have my own
opinion and what I know of Scripture but I would like to read your take.

 

[CPerkins]

I like to look at dictionary definitions so that we are on the same page.

Definition of SARCASM

a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain; a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual; the use or language of sarcasm… See the full definition

www.merriam-webster.com

1: a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
2a: a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual
b: the use or language of sarcasm

God's humor is not about inflicting pain or otherwise hurting another. All that God does is in love. Because it its not acting in love, I would say it is sinful to use this form of humor. That would be my personal opinion.

cp

 

[Nazarene Servant]

I like to look at dictionary definitions so that we are on the same page.

Definition of SARCASM

a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain; a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual; the use or language of sarcasm… See the full definition

www.merriam-webster.com

1: a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
2a: a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual
b: the use or language of sarcasm

God's humor is not about inflicting pain or otherwise hurting another. All that God does is in love. Because it its not acting in love, I would say it is sinful to use this form of humor. That would be my personal opinion.

cp

We are on the same page with the literal definition of sarcasm.
I agree that God's sense of humor is not to inflict any pain.
Sarcasm could be defended by some as a form of "joking around".
I wanted to add these essential clarifications for furtherance of
discussion. Thank you, CP, for highlighting the incompleteness.

 

[bobinfaith]

Our church uses a buzz statement;

Sarcasm is the Cousin to Rude.

 

[Nazarene Servant]

Thank you, Bob, I have never heard that but do agree.

"Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth,
but if there is any good word for edification according
to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give
grace to those who hear." (Ephesians 4:29, NASB)

 

[BibleLover]

Winston Churchill once encountered an obnoxious woman who said to him, "If you were my husband, I would poison your tea." And Churchill responded with, "If I were married to you, madam, I would drink it."
Would anyone consider that response to be sinful?

 

[Nazarene Servant]

Winston Churchill once encountered an obnoxious woman who said to him, "If you were my husband, I would poison your tea." And Churchill responded with, "If I were married to you, madam, I would drink it."
Would anyone consider that response to be sinful?

I don't think so as I have met a few like that. LOL
I think that was a very tactful way of saying less
than what he wanted to. Restraint is always something
better than outright blurting our feelings.