When to be Silent

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.
 

21. Be silent - when your
       words do not do any 
       good to anyone
       including yourself.

*"WHOEVER GUARDS HIS MOUTH AND TONGUE KEEPS HIS SOUL FROM TROUBLES"*