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Got this from a friend. Not sure why.
Twenty occasions where we should keep our mouths shut:
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 brother. 1 Corinthians 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. Proverbs 14:9
7. When you would be ashamed of your words later. Proverbs 8:8
8. When you’re tempted to make light of holy things. Ecclesiastes 5:2
9. If your words would convey a 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’s reputation. Proverbs 16:27
13. If your words will destroy a friendship. Proverbs 25:28
14. When you are feeling critical. James 3:9
15. If you can’t speak without yelling. Proverbs 25:28
16. When it is time to listen. Proverbs 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 (and it becomes nagging). Proverbs 19:13
19. When you are tempted to flatter a wicked person. Proverbs 24:24
20. When you are supposed to be working instead. Proverbs 14:23
Here’s the thing that occurred to me. The Bible verses are a nice reinforcement but do you really need the Bible to tell you any of the above? Don’t they seem like things decent human beings, just like you, would do?
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Reblogged this on abbey normal faith and commented:
Thought this was a great reminder of the wisdom of listening more and speaking less. Scripture is wonderful in pointing us in God’s ways.
I love the list and the biblical reinforcements. You’re right; the actions do seem like things that decent human beings would do. But where do good moral characteristics come from? The Bible.
Agreed.