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.

Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul away from troubles