WHEN TO BE SILENT in 20 situations. The Bible says:
- Be silent In the heat of
anger – (Prov 14:17) - Be silent When you don’t
have all the facts – (Prov
18:13) - Be silent When you
haven’t verified the story –
(Deut 17:6) - Be silent If your words
will offend a weaker
person – (1 Cor 8:11) - Be silent When it is time
to listen – (Prov 13:1) - Be silent When you are
tempted to make light of
holy things – (Eccl 5:2) - Be silent When you are
tempted to joke about
sin – (Prov 14:9) - Be silent If you would be
ashamed of your words
later – (Prov 8:8) - Be silent If your words
would convey the wrong
impression – (Prov 17:27) - Be silent If the issue is
none of your business –
(Prov 14:10) - Be silent When you are
tempted to tell an
outright lie – (Prov 4:24) - Be silent If your words
will damage someone
else’s reputation – (Pro
16:27) - Be silent If your words
will damage a friendship- (Prov 16:28)
- Be silent When you are
feeling critical – (James
3:9) - Be silent If you can’t say
it without screaming it –
(Prov 25:28) - Be silent If your words
will be a poor reflection
of the Lord or your
friends and family – (1 Pt
2:21-23) - Be silent If you may
have to eat your words
later – (Prov 18:21) - Be silent If you have
already said it more
than one time – (Prov
19:13) - Be silent When you are
tempted to flatter a
wicked person – (Prov
24:24) - Be silent When you are
supposed to be working
instead – (Prov 14:23)
“WHOEVER GUARDS HIS MOUTH AND TONGUE KEEPS HIS SOUL FROM TROUBLES” – (Prov 21:23).
May the grace of The Lord grant you & me understanding. Shalom