Des Denisse
Beloved of All
When to keep your mouth shut. Don't open your mouth. 1. In the heat of anger.-proverbs 14:17, 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.-1 Corinthians 8:11, if your words will be a poor reflection of the Lord or of your friends and family.-Peter 2:22-23, when you are tempted to joke about 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.-ecclessiastes 5:2, if your world will 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 outright lie.-proverbs 4:24, if your words will damage someone's reputation-proverbs 16:27, if your words will destroy a friendship-proverbs 25:28, when you are feeling critical-james 3:9, if you can't speak without yelling,-proverbs 18:21, when it's time to listen-proverbs 13:1, if you may have to eat your words later-proverbs 18:21, if you have already 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. Proverbs 21:23- "whosoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from trouble."- My Lord I humbly pray this prayer on all those who contributed to the damaging of my reputation, and name, and identity in Christ Jesus. Amen. P.S Please forgive me for falling short in any of above areas. In Jesus name, I humbly pray and ask this. Amen.