“Whosoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from trouble.” ~ Proverbs 21:23
1. In the heat of anger – Prov. 14:17
2. When you don’t have all the facts – Prov. 18:13
3. When you haven’t verified the story – Deut. 17:6
4. If your words will offend a weaker brother – 1 Cor. 8:11
5. If your words will be a poor reflection of the Lord or your friends and family – Peter 2:21-23
6. When you are tempted to joke about sin – Prov. 14:9
7. When you would be ashamed of your words later – Prov. 8:8
8. When you are tempted to make light of holy things – Eccl. 5:2
9. If your words would convey a wrong impression – Prov. 17:27
10. If the issue is none of your business – Prov. 14:10
11. When you are tempted to tell an outright lie – Prov. 4:24
12. If your words will damage someone’s reputation – Prov. 16:27
13. If your words will destroy a friendship – Prov. 25:28
14. When you are feeling critical – James 3:9
15. If you cannot speak without yelling – Prov. 25:28
16. When it is time to listen – Prov. 13:1
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) – Prov. 19:13
19. When you are tempted to flatter a wicked person – Prov. 24:24
20. When you are supposed to be working instead – Prov. 14:23
Blessings......
From my old blog post: Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow.......Fri, Dec 15, 2017