A church has raised eyebrows after accidentally posting an explicit message on a noticeboard.

Church posts suggestive message on notice board

Church posts suggestive message on notice board

The Surfers Paradise Anglican Church of the Holy Spirit in Australia attracted some unwanted attention after it was pointed out that its message had sexual overtones.

The noticeboard read: ''Forgiveness is swallowing when you'd rather spit.''

The image has attracted lots of attention on social media, with many people pointing out the inappropriate nature of the words.

But a spokesman for the church has discussed the issue with the Brisbane Times newspaper, explaining that it means ''swallow your words and think before you say anything''.