In a poll of more than 1,000 American adults, 74% said they’re frequently or occasionally subjected to profanity outside the home. And 67% said cursing has increased during the past 20 years.
In With All Their Heart, Christine Yount Jones says a child’s speech is the barometer of his or her heart. She offers these guidelines for inspiring pure hearts that result in pure speech.
When people built the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11), they all spoke the same language. But they also were puffed up with pride. Here’s an excerpt from Group’s FaithWeaver that you can use to help family members think about what’s behind their words.
“You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” ~James 1:19 These are wise yet challenging commands for families. When we give our ears a workout and our tongue a rest, our homes become more peaceful places.
"So commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these words of mine. Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are ON THE ROAD, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up." ~Deuteronomy 11:11-19, NLT