Don't open your mouth. . . .

[sunshine]

Don't open your mouth when:

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 person - 1 Corinthians 8:11
5. When it is time to listen - Proverbs 13:1
6. When you are tempted to make light of holy things - Ecclesiastes 5:2
7. When you are tempted to joke about sin - Proverbs 14:9
8. If you would be ashamed of your words later - Proverbs 8:8
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 tell an outright lie - Proverbs 4:24
12. If your words will damage someone else's reputation - Proverbs 16:27
13. If your words will damage a friendship - Proverbs 16:28
14. When you are feeling critical - James 3:9
15. If you can't say it without screaming it - Proverbs 25:28
16. If your words will be a poor reflection of the Lord or your friends
and family - Peter 2:21-23
17. If you may have to eat your words later - Proverbs 18:21
18. If you have already said it more than one time - Proverbs 19:13
19. When you are tempted to flatter a wicked person - Proverbs 24:24
20. When you are suppose to be working instead - Proverbs 14:23

" Whoever guards his mouth & tongue keeps his soul from troubles" - Proverbs
21:23

[ellise]

I'm printing this one. To keep infront of my desk and on my frige as a constant reminder. Thank you for posting this.

[Admin]

Thanks Denise..this is timely and good information. Gotta print it..

[kathy]

Thanks Denise. This is always good advice. I am printing it out too.