before you speak...think

[turtletwo]

Some say that God gave us two ears and only one mouth for a reason.

So that we could do more listening and less spouting off at the mouth 

We should always pray before we speak, asking the following:

"Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." (James 1:19-20)

Any input including scriptures about this are welcome. 

[Marilyn C]

37 minutes ago, turtletwo said:

Some say that God gave us two ears and only one mouth for a reason.

So that we could do more listening and less spouting off at the mouth 

We should always pray before we speak, asking the following:

"Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." (James 1:19-20)

Any input including scriptures about this are welcome. 

Hi tt,

This scripture came to mind, as in our attitude -

But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, IN HUMILITY CORRECTING those who are in opposition, if perhaps God will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,...` (2 Tim. 2: 23 - 25)

Marilyn.

[JustPassingThru]

When I was in High School one of our teachers had this saying posted on the wall of his classroom.

Engage brain before opening mouth!

Right along with that line of reasoning, ...my pastor taught that the tongue came in a cage, so be careful when opening the door!

[BeauJangles]

That is truly golden, turtletwo. Really inspirational. Perhaps these verses come to mind: 

Psalms 141:3  Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door to my lips.

James 1:26  If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is in vain. 

Shalom, 

David/BeauJangles 

[Tigger56]

“Speak only if it improves upon the silence.”  … Mahatma Gandhi

 

There is perfection in silence that many have never known in our world of noise and endless chatter. Being still and silent gives power to hearing, so be silent to hear in all three realms, be silent to hear your own heart, be silent to hear the hearts of those you love, and be silent to hear the heart of the Lord.

 

 

[turtletwo]

31 minutes ago, Tigger56 said:

be silent to hear the heart of the Lord.

Yes. We must learn to be silent ourselves-

"Be still, and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10

If we expect to hear the Lord's voice-

"And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice." 1 Kings 19:12

 

[turtletwo]

Proverbs 16:23...a great scripture in 4 versions

King James Bible
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

Christian Standard Bible
The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth; it adds learning to his speech.

Contemporary English Version
You can persuade others if you are wise and speak sensibly. 

Good News Translation
Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive

[JTC]

2 hours ago, turtletwo said:

Some say that God gave us two ears and only one mouth for a reason.

So that we could do more listening and less spouting off at the mouth 

We should always pray before we speak, asking the following:

"Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." (James 1:19-20)

Any input including scriptures about this are welcome. 

You're very right in what you said TT. In fact, this is 1 of today's biggest problems. Most people hurt others constantly with their words & too many people are seeking to make themselves feel better when they speak. The real sad part is many claim to be Christians, this should never include us. Bravo for bringing this issue up.

[shortangel]

Amen I agree with this

[Your closest friendnt]

1 hour ago, JTC said:

You're very right in what you said TT. In fact, this is 1 of today's biggest problems. Most people hurt others constantly with their words & too many people are seeking to make themselves feel better when they speak. The real sad part is many claim to be Christians, this should never include us. Bravo for bringing this issue up.

The glory of the Gospel is that whosoever believes in Jesus Christ is under the sanctuary of the blood of Jesus Christ. 

That's why Jesus calls sinners to faith, or everyone as they are...

So they, as they are,  can take a look at them selfs and wonder at the power of the Cross, the accomplishment of the  work of Jesus Christ..

As they are he covers them with his blood, so they never have to fear spiritual death as long as they believe. 

Jesus is our peace with God and our Heavenly inheritance and our eternal life...

As he is , so are we. 

This make us work on our own righteousnes without the fear if we do not do it , we will end up in Hell...There are other consiquenses to deal with eventually, and some times too many and very grievious and beyond that we can bear.. some times early , and some times later, and sometimes we are spared.

but Hell is not one of them...Jesus who died for us is our Judge, and he cannot denied the power of his blood. 

And if someone says; the devil believes and is not saved, needs to take a very careful look in his own heart... 

Unless he, she has not known that Jesus came in the form of a servant, and not in the form of a Serpent, to save mankind and Judge the Serpent kind...

Salvation is only for mankind. Heaven is inherited by Jesus and  those who believe in his death and resurection.. 

PS

I have come to understand the  importance of repentance, and I do not want anything else. 

But it was a time I did not, living my own way, in my own darkness , but as a believer...in Jesus Christ.