Sarcasm is more common than you think

Sarcasm is sneering, jesting, or mocking a person, situation or thing. The word comes from the late Latin word, sarcasmus, which, in turn, comes from the Greek sarkasmos, from sarkazein - to bite the lips in rage,- from sarx, sark-, flesh - the root word literally means "to cut a piece of flesh (from the targeted person)." Sarcasm's aim is to belittle someone, and to laugh at their expense as "cutting" with it.

Sarcasm has no place in the believer's life because it is unbecoming a Christian (1 Corinthians 13:5 says "Love does not act unbecomingly"). Ephesians 5:4 "Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving." Sarcasm humor may not be funny to the victim but its funny to those who understand the barb as it feeds their intellectual egos. Sarcasm is scornful, contemptuous and taunting. Proverbs 21:24 The proud and arrogant man-"Mocker" is his name; he behaves with overweening pride.

Proverbs 29:9 (The Message) A sage trying to work things out with a fool gets only scorn and sarcasm for his trouble.

1 Peter 3:8 (The Message) Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that's your job, to bless. You'll be a blessing and also get a blessing. Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here's what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful; Snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you're worth. God looks on all this with approval, listening and responding well to what he's asked; But he turns his back on those who do evil things.

Zephaniah 2:10 (NIV) This is what they will get in return for their pride, for insulting and mocking the people of the LORD Almighty.

It's been jokingly said, "I love Christians but it's people I can't stand." Christians continue to manifest childish behavior instead of growing to spiritual adulthood is a sign of spiritual weakness. They often ignore the sanctifying effects of the cross carrying and skip the Spiritual training which is necessary for forming spiritual fruits that are needed to wrestle against the world, the devil and the flesh. In 1 Corinthians 13:5 says "Love does not act unbecomingly"

There are Christians who are zealous for their "doctrines" and forget the sensitivity of others. Be zealous for God but at the same time, you have to understand that being zealous without sensitivity can cause strife. One of devil's beatitudes is "Blessed are they who mock, for they cause strife and divisions that please me. Blessed are they who are easily offended, for they soon get angry and quit."

Some say the motivation for sarcasm is retaliation.

Some say the motivation for sarcasm is pride.

However, since Satan's first sin is pride, then the real source is PRIDE. Satan loves this. The Greek form of this word, sarkasmos, means "to tear flesh, bite the lips in rage, sneer." And Webster’s dictionary defines sarcasm as "a sharp utterance designed to cut or give pain." People don't think sarcasm is a big issue but rather, it is because sarcasm is much like a bee sting. When a bee stings, the direct hit of poison causes immediate pain and inflammation.

Sarcasm is one of the oldest military strategies is to "divide and conquer". Many including Christians, have adopted this to practice this to defeat the enemies rather than relying on GRACE.

Often, it is reported that within the marriage sarcasm is one of the most harmful verbal tactics used against a spouse and destroys communication and unity in marriage and one of the leading causes of communication breakdown. While humor may appear to soften the blow, the unseen emotional damage of sarcasm can be devastating that may never be recovered. Sarcastic environment robs a marriage of peace and joy, two fruits of the fruit of the Holy Spirit in a Christian’s life (Galatians 5:22-23). Sarcasm HURTS the intimacy between a husband and wife.

Satan moves in and seeks to separate you and your brethren through sarcasm. Sarcasm often is Satan’s weapon of choice. A sharp tongue (or word) is a weapon and has no place among the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). It does not express love, spread joy or promote peace. It shows no patience, kindness or goodness in its words. It betrays faithfulness and gentleness, and most of all, it shows no measure of self-control. Are we teasing and boasting to another's pleasure or discomfort? Without God's Spirit guiding our words remain subtle, merciless, and destructive weapons. How much does it affect us and our communications with one another?

How to stop the sarcasm? Break the sarcasm habit, and die daily to yourself (1 Corinthians 15:31).

Proverbs 8:13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

Proverbs 13:10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

A spiritual Christian wants to see other Christians above self and is happy when others are promoted and a spiritual Christian with humility is overlooked. Colossians 3:12 instructs us to put on humility. First Peter 5:5 tells us to be clothed with humility. And Ephesians 4:1-2 says we are to walk in humility.