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Is Cussing a Sin: What to Tell Teens About the Language They Use

6. A Case for Character

Remind kids that people form impressions about them based on what they say.

7. A New Way to Speak

Discover how one person learned to use his voice for God.

8. Higher Standards

These tips will help you teach teenagers about inappropriate language.

9. Curtail Cursing

This free lesson about godly speech comes with a downloadable PowerPoint presentation.

10. Overcoming Sin

Remind kids that God will forgive them for the sin of cussing. Plus, God can help them speak words that lift up him and others.

11. A Culture of Cursing

Finally, dive deeper and ask kids if they think Jesus cursed. Did Jesus always use “nice” language? See what author Rick Lawrence says about the power of words.

What other resources help you address the question is cussing a sin? Please share ideas with your youth ministry colleagues in the comments section below!