It's not just the words you're using, it's the intent behind the words. I thought you

too would have had the maturity to understand something so simple. No wonder the

kids around here are picking up harsh words.

Well that sounds like some good wisdom for all of us to consider.

Words are so powerful and we need to be aware of their impact.

Now that clip comes from a radio drama called

Adventures in Odyssey and we'll be hearing a lot more on today's focus on the

family with Jim Daly. Thanks for joining us. I'm John. Think about this, John.

God cares a lot about our words.

Hebrews 412 says the word of God is living and powerful

and sharper than any two-edged sword.

Proverbs 1821 gives this warning,

the power of life and death is in the tongue.

There are consequences to what we say, I think is the point.

Jesus himself is described as the word of God, the living

embodiment of God's love, power, and truth. And I can't think of a better example of how we should

live and speak than the example that Jesus

himself provided to us.

As parents, we need to model how to wisely use our words in ways that encourage, support, and benefit others because our kids are listening

and they are likely to repeat the things we say and mimic the way we communicate

with others. And that's why we're featuring something a little

bit different today. Now for more than 40 years focus on the family has

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