Knowing When to Speak and Make Sense
Just as no one loves noise and unreasonable speeches either from family members or friends and even enemies, it is also germane to note that there are Biblical advice, guidance and standards for overcoming the aftermath of unnecessary talks, backbiting, quarrels, fights and what have you occasioned by ‘foolish talks’ from people.
In the foregoing, it is important to back up your silent actions alongside the popular saying that “Silence is the best answer for a foolish talk or to a foolish person” with the points that follows.
This piece is not meant to mute you or make you appear dopey but simply to guide you for the better because Words have killed many, rendered many useless and still doing. It will be wise to check your words, not fall into enemy traps.
Know also that words are cheap but the damage they cause are far greater than bullet wounds because the pierce the heart and leaves indelible scars, marks in the hearts of the receiver.
It is super golden to KNOW WHEN TO BE SILENT. it saves life, and promotes peaceful coexistence as one is not supposed to respond swiftly or harshly in all witty statement thrown at them And the Bible says:
- Be silent In the heat of
anger – (Prov 14:17) -
Be silent When you don’t
have all the facts – (Prov
18:13) -
Be silent When you
haven’t verified the story –
(Deut 17:6) -
Be silent If your words
will offend a weaker
person – (1 Cor -
Be silent When it is time
to listen – (Prov 13:1) -
Be silent When you are
tempted to make light of
holy things – (Eccl 5:2) -
Be silent When you are
tempted to joke about
sin – (Prov 14:9) -
Be silent If you would be
ashamed of your words
later – (Prov 8:8) -
Be silent If your words
would convey the wrong
impression – (Prov 17:27) -
Be silent If the issue is
none of your business –
(Prov 14:10) -
Be silent When you are
tempted to tell an
outright lie – (Prov 4:24) -
Be silent If your words
will damage someone
else’s reputation – (Pro
16:27) -
Be silent If your words
will damage a friendship
– (Prov 16:28)
- Be silent When you are
feeling critical – (James
3:9) -
Be silent If you can’t say
it without screaming it –
(Prov 25:28) -
Be silent If your words
will be a poor reflection
of the Lord or your
friends and family – (1 Pt
2:21-23) -
Be silent If you may
have to eat your words
later – (Prov 18:21) -
Be silent If you have
already said it more
than one time – (Prov
19:13)
19. Be silent When you are
tempted to flatter a
wicked person – (Prov
24:24)
- Be silent When you are
supposed to be working
instead – (Prov 14:23)
“WHOEVER GUARDS HIS MOUTH AND TONGUE KEEPS HIS SOUL FROM TROUBLES” – (Prov 21:23).
“BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD” (Ps 46:10) .
God bless you as you save your heads in unnecessary, uncalled-for fights, and arguments.
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