Is sarcasm Godly?

[KnarfKS]

I have been talking to some of my friends and we were discussing Godly speech. The topic of sarcasm came up and some thought it was a poor way to communicate and glorify God.

What are you opinions???

 

[Blazin Bones]

This is a great question. I'm a very sarcastic person. While some sarcasism is fine, if you do it too much, your really hurting your testimony. That is one area of my life that God has been working with me in.

 

[Featherbop]

Sarcasm: Best used in moderation.

 

[Soma-Sight]

There is a direct correlation to receding hair lines and overuse of irony and sarcasm.

 

[evanman]

As one who reads the Bible (No hint of sarcasm!) Ahem!!

I do read occasions where Men od God used sarcasm

Elijah's mocking of the prophets of Baal is one such example. Paul the Apostle used sarcasm in his writings--his epistle to the Galatians is such an example.

So my belief is that sarcasm has a place--so the rule would seem to be--"Moderation in all things" because "there is a time and a season for everything."

So, in the words of a master:"Nerny nerny ner ner!""

 

[ThinkerMan]

I love sarcasm.

Unfortunately, it seldom comes across as intended when written, so it is difficult to use on a forum like this.

 

[KnarfKS]

I asked this because I have been known to use sarcasm a bit too much. People take me way to seriously sometimes, I'm pretty goofy most of the time. I have offended people in the past when they didn't understand what I meant by my statements. I hate when that happens and people are mad at me for something I didn't mean.

I agree with you guys, it should be used in moderation. It is also good to use it when people are in a good mood, this tends to allow people "get it"
a little more readily.

I have never mastered the art of sarcasm while writing, it is misinterpreted most of the time. I write enough that people try to shoot down without fueling the fire.

Nice post evanman, good example.

 

[Nikki]

Sarcasm helps me keep my cool in certain situations. :wink:

 

[Adams son]

The word sarcasm comes from your Biblical Greek word for "flesh."

Main Entry: sar·casm
Pronunciation: 'sär-"ka-z&m
Function: noun
Etymology: French or Late Latin; French sarcasme, from Late Latin sarcasmos, from Greek sarkasmos, from sarkazein to tear flesh, bite the lips in rage, sneer, from sark-, sarx flesh;

 

[Vic C.]

There is a direct correlation to receding hair lines and overuse of irony and sarcasm.

No way, Jose! I'm almost 48 and still have a head full of hair. :P

 

[Judy]

There is a direct correlation to receding hair lines and overuse of irony and sarcasm.

No way, Jose! I'm almost 48 and still have a head full of hair. :P

All that proves is you are not holding up you end. :wink: My I suggest you get busy there mister!! :

 

[Vic C.]

No way, Jose! I'm almost 48 and still have a head full of hair. :P

All that proves is you are not holding up you end. :wink: My I suggest you get busy there mister!! :

You mean you want me to be more sarcastic than I am already? I'm already dodging lightning bolts. 8-) Why do you think I get along with Tim? :-D

 

[destiny]

I don't even know what sarcasm is, never used it. :smt051 :smt059 :smt051 :smt059 :smt051 :smt059 :smt083
























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[element80]

this should help: http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=sarcasm


[/sarcasm] :-D

 

[KnarfKS]

sar·casm (särkzm)
n.
A cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound.
A form of wit that is marked by the use of sarcastic language and is intended to make its victim the butt of contempt or ridicule.


This is the definition given from the above link. I don't usually think of sarcasm as this definition. I would say that if I am doing things to wound or to ridicule it would be wrong. I think most of the time I use a playful sort of irony rather than what is defined above.