How is Sarcasm Camouflaged?

“They are Witty”

“They are Funny”

“Just Joking”

“I can’t help it”

“Just Sayin’”

“It’s my Spiritual Gift”

Ephesians 4:29

Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.

Is Sarcasm Innocent?

1. It is Insincere.

2. It is Lazy.

3. It is Dangerous.

Three Questions to ask yourself before saying something

1. Is it Necessary?

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Psalm 19:14

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

2. Is it Wise?

Psalm 141:3

Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips.

3. Is it Encouraging?

Hebrews 12:15

Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

Life Group Questions

Ice Breaker: If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go and why?

1. Do you struggle with being sarcastic?

2. Why is it so easy to be sarcastic?

3. Read Ephesians 4:29. Explain this verse in your own words.

4. Read Proverbs 18:21. How can you make sure your words are life and not death to others?

5. Is sarcasm innocent? Why or why not?

6. Since we are usually sarcastic toward the people we are closes to, what do we need to do this week to change that?