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Have you ever regretted opening your mouth after saying something hurtful sinful or when you said something out of desperation or anger? Chances are, we have all experienced those feelings of regret, pain and guilt and anger at ourselves. We know the feeling of guilt from opening our mouths when we should have just kept them shut. Verses that remind us to be silent at certain times include:<\/p>\n
Proverbs 14:17: \u201cBe silent in the heat of anger.\u201d When you feel anger rise up within you, be quick to be silent. It is better to be quiet than to stir up trouble. It is better to be quiet than to let your anger come spilling out of your mouth.<\/p>\n
After all, anger is like a poison that can take us over and turn all of us into something ugly. It can turn you into someone that you don\u2019t recognize and someone you don\u2019t want to be.\u00a0 It can destroy your relationships with your spouse, your friendships and even your relationship with your coworkers and boss. It could even cause you to get cast out of your family or fired from your job. Remember, once your words are out of your mouth, you can\u2019t take them back. You can only ask for forgiveness from the person or the people that you hurt.<\/p>\n
Proverbs 18:13 says, \u201cTo answer before listening, that is folly and shame.\u201d Basically, don\u2019t answer questions or talk about something or someone, unless you have all the facts and the correct information. Don\u2019t gossip either. There is no real point in gossiping about something when all you\u2019ve probably heard what some people call hearsay or better known as gossip. Don\u2019t gossip unless you want the gossip traced back to you or having the story that is completely a lie be traced back to you. No one wants to be talked about or gossiped about, so try not to do it to someone else. It is something that we all have to work on. It takes practice and much discipline.<\/p>\n
Deuteronomy 17: 6 says,\u201cOn the testimony of two or three witnesses a person is to be put to death, but no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.\u201d Be silent until you have verified all the facts. We should be careful of what we say no matter how, where or when we say it. God is always listening and he hears and sees everything. Anyone can record what we say too with their cell phones. So, if you don\u2019t want to end up in the hot seat, don\u2019t say anything and keep your mouth shut.<\/p>\n
1 Corinthians 8:11 says, \u201cSo this weak brother or sister, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge.\u201d Basically, be silent if your words could or would offend someone that is weaker. Don\u2019t let your knowledge destroy someone else. Don\u2019t brag about something that you know about just to destroy someone else.<\/p>\n
Proverbs 13:1 says, \u201cA wise son heeds his father\u2019s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.\u201d This verse says that we should all be silent when it is time to listen to someone else that is talking. It means we shouldn\u2019t just jump right into the conversation and say the things we feel. If we jump in too quickly we are only putting the attention on ourselves instead of being curious to the other person who wanted us to listen to them.<\/p>\n
Ecclesiastes 5:2 says, \u201cDo not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.\u201d Do not make light of the things that are holy. Don\u2019t make fun of God either. He is not to be taken lightly.<\/p>\n
Proverbs 14:9 says, \u201cFools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.\u201d Be silent when you are tempted to joke about sin. We all shouldn\u2019t be joking about sin or taking it lightly. We all sin every single day. Joking about sin only makes all of us look stupid when we do it. We should be quick to ask for forgiveness from our sins instead of joking around about them and thinking that it\u2019s okay to joke about our sin.<\/p>\n
Proverbs 8:8 says, \u201cAll the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.\u201d Be silent when you realize you would or could be ashamed by the words you say, later in life. Be quiet if the things you say will make you ashamed of yourself later on. There is no point in saying something out of anger, frustration or sadness, or even desperation to get your point across. In your heart of hearts and deep in your soul you know that you probably shouldn\u2019t have said so much of the things you\u2019ve already said. If saying something will eventually cause you much regret and guilt, then don\u2019t say it. Think about your words before you say anything.<\/p>\n
Proverbs 17:7 says, \u201cThe one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.\u201d If your words would give you the wrong impression about yourself, someone else or the subject that is being discussed, then be smart and just don\u2019t say anything.<\/p>\n
Proverbs 14:10 says, \u201cEach heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.\u201d Basically, He is telling all of us to keep our mouths shut when something that is being discussed is none of our business.<\/p>\n
Hopefully, these verses will help you remember when to be silent and remind you to hold your tongue when things are better left unsaid.<\/p>\n
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