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Using "Oh My Goodness", Okay?

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ashipley
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A very, very common term used, I think, very flippantly is "Oh my Goodness". I get the idea a lot of Christians don't see a problem with it since so many use it. But, it's always bothered me since about 8 years ago that someone told me that "goodness" is a synonym for God and is wrong to use.

So, is using "goodness" taking the Lords name in vain?


Here is a list of euphemisms I found, which include "goodness" at http://www.topical-bible-studies.org/21-0008.htm


"A list of English euphemisms that swear, curse, or take God's name in vain.

 

 

Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary:

"euphemism ... the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant; also : the expression so substituted."

 

Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

 

 

The following list was compiled using Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, Webster's New World College Dictionary, Roget's International Thesaurus, Rodale's Synonym Finder, and other references.

 

 

Euphemisms for God:

ga

gad

gadfrey

gawd

godfrey

gol

golly

good God

good gracious

good grief

good Lord

goodness

goodness gracious

goodness me

good night

gosh

gracious

great Scott

od

odd..."


I also did not realize "good grief" was considered a euphemism! It's easy to forget to be careful about what we are saying, but we will give an account.



The right way to use "goodness":

Psalm 25:7 Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions;According to Your mercy remember me, For Your goodness’ sake, O LORD.

 

 

 

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