“To watch over mouth and tongue is to keep out of trouble” (Proverbs 21:23).
DON’T OPEN YOUR MOUTH:
1. In the heat of anger (Proverbs 14:17).
2. When you don’t have all the facts – (Proverbs 18:13).
3. When you haven’t verified the story – (Deuteronomy 17:6).
4. If your words will offend a weaker brother (1 Corinthians 8:11).
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 joke about sin (Provers 14:9).
7. When you would be ashamed of your words later (Proverbs 8:8).
8. When you’re tempted to make light of holy things (Ecclesiastes 5:2)
9. If your words would convey a wrong impression (Proverbs 17:27).
10. If the issue is none of your business (Proverbs 14:10).
11. When you are tempted to tell an outright lie (Proverbs 4:24).
12. If your words will damage someone’s reputation (Proverbs 16:27),
13. If your words will destroy a friendship (Proverbs 25:28).
14. When you are feeling critical (James 3:9).
15. If you can’t speak without yelling (Proverbs 25:28).
16. When it is time to listen (Proverbs 13:1).
17. If you may have to eat your words later (Proverbs 18:21).
18. If you have already said it more than once, that is, you would be nagging (Proverbs 19:13).
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).
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