Be silent

by Michelle Fortes

*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.

21. Be silent – when your

       words do not do any 

       good to anyone

       including yourself.

*”WHOEVER GUARDS HIS MOUTH AND TONGUE KEEPS HIS SOUL FROM TROUBLES”*

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