FW: [RR] A RR is clean in Speech.

[Cdr Jeff]

Ranger Boys Cussing?  Don’t worry, this is not a new one.  But I have noticed it more often at Campout than in the outpost.  Here’s my suggestions:  First of all, you should take it for granted the rest of the boys already know it’s wrong to use the bad language.  And, if you were in position to hear it and did nothing, you can also assume they probably think you are letting these new boys get away with it.  But, before you decide what to do, you ought to consider the age of the kids.  If they are young and the words are just part of their vocabulary, you may want to take them aside after the play time and give them individual counseling about what words they are not supposed to use in Rangers and why.  This is so you are not making an issue out of it in front of the others and maybe embarrassing the new boys, causing them to feel bad and quit.   But, if the new boys are old enough that you know the words are being used on purpose, then you really ought to have an on-the-spot intervention.  I wouldn’t wait until next week’s meeting.  (If you catch any of the boys in your Unit doing anything unacceptable, you want to put a stop to it right away).  The boys who are not misbehaving need to know you are in charge or else you may lose their respect.  If it were something like fighting, you would break it up right now, right?  I would step in and stop all play and, without pointing out you know it was the new boys, tell all the boys how you heard some bad language.  Ask all the boys to recite the “clean” code.  Of course, the new boys will not know it yet but they can hear it.  Then talk about how not using bad language is a way to witness to non-Christians.  Then follow-up later by counseling the new boys, explaining how Christians are best able to be good examples to non-Christians by acting in ways that cannot be judged as of this world.  Remind them that part of their Salvation Prayer was a promise to try to live a life like Christ who never used bad words.  Maybe this is how you can tell these boys are not yet saved and you can lead them to Christ.  Finally, you can deal with bad words for the rest of the Unit in a devotional next week, maybe talking about how words are powerful.  Some words are hurtful.  The words God wants us to use for power are the words in the Bible.   Of course, you are leading boys so remember to pray for the Holy Spirit to guide you in whatever you decide to do.    Cdr Jeff --Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.  Eph 6:29   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Juan Caudillo Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 12:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RR] A RR is clean in Speech.   Hey gang, I need some help. I've got a couple of new boys in the outpost who have been using bad words while playing and stuff.  I would like to teach or have a devotion on being clean in speech. I've drawn a blank. I can't think of any bible story, scripture or good example about not using bad words. Any ideas? Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.524 / Virus Database: 321 - Release Date: 10/6/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.524 / Virus Database: 321 - Release Date: 10/6/2003