This is why its important that we guard our words. They may come back to haunt us later on. This is one of many examples of people facing scrutiny or correction about comments made on the Internet or social media channels.
The bible has a lot to say on the subject. Here are a few reminders:
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. —James 1:19
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. —James 1:26
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. —Colossians 4:6
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. —Ephesians 4:2
The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. —Luke 6:45
It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person. —Matthew 15:11
To speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. —Titus 3:2
Does not the ear test words as the palate tastes food? —Job 12:11
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. —Proverbs 10:19
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. —Proverbs 11:12
From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good. —Proverbs 13:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. —Proverbs 15:2
The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. —Proverbs 16:23
Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. —Proverbs 17:27
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. —Proverbs 18:2
Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. —Proverbs 21:23
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. —Proverbs 29:11
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. —Proverbs 29:20
