When to Keep your Mouth Shut?





  •  In the heat of anger – Proverbs 14:17
  •  When you don’t have all the facts – Proverbs 18:13
  •  When you haven’t verified the story – Deuteronomy 17:6
  •  If your words will offend a weaker brother – 1 Corinthians 8:11
  •  If your words will be a poor reflection of the Lord or your friends and family – Peter 2:21-23
  •  When you are tempted to joke about sin – Proverb 14:9
  •  When you would be ashamed of your words later – Proverbs 8:8
  •  When you’re tempted to make light of holy things – Ecclesiastes 5:2
  •  If your words would convey a wrong impression – proverbs 17:27
  •  If the issue is none of your business – Proverbs 14:10
  •  When you are tempted to tell an outright lie – Proverbs 4:24
  •  If your words will damage someone’s reputation – Proverbs 16:27
  •  If your words will destroy friendship – Proverbs 25:28
  •  When you are feeling critical – James 3:9
  •  If you can’t speak without yelling – Proverbs 25:28
  •  When it is time to listen – proverbs 13:1
  •  If you may have to eat your words later – Proverbs 18:21
  •  If you have said it more than one time – proverbs 19:13
  •  When you are tempted to flatter a wicked person – Proverbs 24:24
  •  When you are supposed to be working instead – proverbs 14:23



    

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