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 

      words  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"*