Can you? While the First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees free speech, I guarantee you that if you say something publicly using negative words to describe a race or social behavior, you’ll quickly realize that is TRUE, but you’ll also suffer the consequences of what you say. How do we help our kids use wise words when speaking? Well, there isn’t one easy lesson, but those lessons are laced throughout the Bible. Proverbs 21:23 says, “Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble” (ESV). In other places, it warns us not to use corrupt, filthy, or foolish talk. Instead, it encourages gentle, gracious, and encouraging words. Parents, are we leading by example?
It’s a free country. I can say what I want!
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