Or do you speak your mind? Doing the latter states a lot about your character. Here are some scriptures for you to ponder on.
Here are some scriptures on when I need to keep my 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 proof reflection of the Lord or your friends and family. 1 Peter 2:21-23
• When you are tempted to joke about sin. Proverbs 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 a 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 have to eat your words later, Proverbs 18:21
• If you have already said it more than one time (then it becomes nagging). 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
Read more: https://www.courageouschristianfather.com/20-reasons-when-to-keep-your-mouth-shut/#ixzz8UOOdiCZt.
IN HIM
Pastor Mary
www.momentswithpastormary.blog
Text to give: TITUS to 53-555
