Don’t open your mouth:
- In the heat of anger – Proverbs 10:17
- 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—Corinthians 8:11
- If your words will be a poor reflection of the Lord or your friends and family-
1 Peter 2:21-23 - When you are tempted to joke about a sin—Proverbs 14:9
- When you would be ashamed of your words later – Proverbs 8:8
- When you are 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 ought right lie –Proverbs 4:24
- If your words will damage someone’s reputation—Proverbs 16:27
- If your words would 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 supposed to be working instead—Proverbs 14:23
If you have trouble with keeping your mouth shut from time to time, then take time to look up the preceding bible verses, they will minister to you. If you don’t have any trouble from time to time keeping your mouth shut then, pray for those of us who do have a problem from time to time with zipping our lips.
