Guarding our Words

Stupid people express their anger openly, but sensible people are patient and hold it back

Proverbs 29:11 TEV

So many conflicts could be avoided if people simply understood the truth of this verse. The Bible says that it is fool who speaks whatever he is thinking at the moment. A wise person guards his words and speaks at the right time.

Have you heard someone say, "Well, I just say whatever I think!" That person has unwittingly revealed something negative about himself. In contrast, a wise person knows when to speak up and when to be quiet.

As you deal with people, some of them will irritated you. Sometimes people or situations canbe so annoying that we find words rising up in our minds that almost demand to be spoken. Don't give in to that implies.

You are empowered by grace and have authority over what you say and don't say. Don't say. Don't give life to angry thoughts by inappropriate expressing them. There is a proper time, place and manner for expressing thoughts in words. Be sure that when you speak, it is a godly response and not an impulse reaction.