#1003: Smelly Speech

Do you remember this old children’s nursery rhyme?“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”While there’s some truth to this statement, we’ve all experienced the pain caused by hurtful things said to us. Words can hurt.The Bible says, “The tongue has the power of life and death,” and “on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak.”We need to set a godly example for boys by how we speak to them and others and hold them to the same standard.Think about it like this: If your speech had a smell, would it be sweet or sour?For information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men,visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.