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.

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