Victory In Christ

DON’T OPEN YOUR MOUTH:

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- 1 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 – Proverbs17:27. 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. 

1. Words to damage someone’s reputation – Proverbs 16:27. 
2. Words to 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. 

1. 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 once (Then 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.

“Whoever keeps his mouth and tongue, keeps his soul from trouble” ~~ Proverbs 21:23.