A snare is most commonly used for catch or trap small game. Yet, sarcasm is like a playful spirit inside of souls which gives those who indulge a sense of pleasure. Unfortunately, this high can be addictive, causing many to make sarcasm a way of life. After being convicted by a sermon last Sunday, I find myself wanting to escape the snares of sarcasm.
Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving, Ephesians 5:4.
Those on the other side of this issue will argue, where is your sense of humor? This logic sounds justifiable until you began to open the Bible. The apostle Paul doesn’t leave anything to doubt, laying down God’s expectations on wholesome speech in a letter to the church of Ephesus who appears to have compromised their language.
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear, Ephesians 4:29.
If you find yourself living, going to school or working in a negative environment, its hard to refrain from sarcasm. Besides this exercise of verbal zingers, an atmosphere can develop as one after another piles on the next comment. Avoiding this feeding frenzy is tough, especially without the power of the Holy Spirit. So the next time you have an urge to blurt something out, ask the Lord for a spirit of love, power and self-discipline. Perhaps, then you will be able to escape the snares of sarcasm.
by Jay Mankus
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