*WHEN TO BE SILENT*

*WHEN TO BE SILENT*

1.  Be silent – in the heat of anger.

2.  Be silent – when you don’t have all the facts.

3.  Be silent – when you haven’t verified the story.

4.   Be silent – if your words will offend a weaker Person.

5.  Be silent – when it is time to listen.

6.  Be silent – when you are tempted to make light of holy things.

7.  Be silent – when you are tempted to joke about sin.

8.  Be silent – if you would be ashamed of your word later.

9.  Be silent – if your words would convey the wrong impression.

10. Be silent – if the issue is none of your business.

11. Be silent – when you are tempted to tell an outright lie.

12. Be silent – if your words will damage someone else’s reputation.

13. Be silent – if your words will damage a friendship.

14. Be silent – when you are feeling critical.

15. Be silent – if you can’t  say it without screaming.

16. Be silent – if your words will be a poor reflection of your friends and family.

17. Be silent – if you may have to eat your words later.

18. Be silent – if you have already said it more than one time.

19. Be silent – when you are tempted to flatter a wicked person.

20. Be silent – when you are supposed to be working instead.

WHOEVER GUARDS HIS MOUTH AND TONGUE KEEPS HIS SOUL FROM TROUBLES……….

Think about these silently!!!