When to keep your mouth shut

[HisPeculiarTreasure]

Don’t open your mouth &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp

1.In the heat of anger –Proverbs 14:17&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp
2.When you don’t have all the facts-Proverbs 18:13&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp
3.When you haven’t verified the story-Deuteronomy 17:6
4.If your words will offend a weaker brother-1 Corinthians 8:11&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp
5. If your words will be a poor reflection of the Lord or your friends and family- 1 Peter 2:21-23
6. When you are tempted to make light of holy things – Ecclesiastes 5:2
7. When you are tempted to joke about sin –Proverbs 4:19
8. If you would be ashamed of your words later-Proverbs 14:19
9. If your words would convey the wrong impression-Proverbs 17-27
10. If the issue is none of your business- Proverbs 14:10
11. When you are tempted to outright lie-Proverbs 4:24
12. If your words will damage someone’s reputation-Proverbs 16:27
13. If your words will damage a friendship-proverbs 25:28
14. When you are feeling critical-James 3:9&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp
15. If you can’t speak without yelling-Proverbs 25:28
16.When it is time to listen-Proverbs 18:21
17.If you may have to eat your words later –Proverbs 18:21
18.If you have already said it more than one time(then it becomes nagging)- Proverbs 19:31
19.When you are tempted to flatter a wicked person-Proverbs 24:24
20.When you are supposed to be working instead-Proverbs 14:23


Proverbs 21:23
“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keeepth his soul from troubles.

 

[E-beth]

Good post!

I think ya oughta post a copy at the Round Table.

 

[HisPeculiarTreasure]

I just found this :lol: cuteness

 

[lisa03wilson]

that's cool, i think i'll print it out. I know several of those I could work on.