When to Keep Your Mouth Shut to Protect Your Self Image

Just because you are free to say whatever you want doesn’t always mean you should.

See the situations in which you shouldn’t open your mouth, otherwise, you will be in trouble.

Don’t speak-

1. When you are in heat of anger
2. When you word upset a weaker person
3. When the issue is none of your business
4. When you don’t have all the facts
5. When your words convey the wrong impression
6. When your words damage your friendship
7. When you are tempted to tell an outright lie
8. When your word damage someone else reputation
9. If you would be ashamed of your words later
10. When you are tempted to joke about sin
11. When you can’t say it without screaming it
12. When you are feeling critical
13. If you may have to eat your words later
14. When you haven’t verified the story
15. When it is time to listen

“Whoever guards his mouth & tongue, keep his soul in trouble.”