WHEN TO KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT

My mom shared a great picture on Facebook this morning:

DON’T OPEN YOUR MOUTH:

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 poor reflection of the Lord or your friends and family. 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 may 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 suppose to be working instead. Proverbs 14:23