157. Be Wise And Hold Your Tongue

Proverbs 10-12

Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.     He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth slander is a fool.   Proverbs 10:12,18

An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.     He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.     A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.   Proverbs 11:9,12-13

A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.   Proverbs 12:16

The words that you speak matter. What is in your heart matters even more because what's on the inside will often come out on the outside. If you’re filled with hate, you'll cause strife and make trouble for everyone. But if you’re filled with love, you can let things go and keep the peace. What's even worse than having hatred toward someone, is lying about it in the way you talk to them. Do you put on a fake smile and treat them like nothing is wrong when in your heart, you’re harboring hatred toward them? If you are filled with hatred and not the Holy Spirit, you will say things that you shouldn't. You can destroy those closest to you with what you say, and if you are foolish you will despise them too. If you have no regard for anyone, you will have no shame in spreading their secrets as well and breaking their trust. But if you choose wisdom and truth, then you will hold your tongue and let God take control. Are you foolish or wise in how you use your words? If you’re quick to get angry, you are a fool. But if you choose not to react and say nothing, or to speak the truth in the situation, you will be wise.

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