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Whoever guards his mouth & tongue keeps his soul from troubles. - Proverbs 21:23

It may be a sudden reaction, blurted out without thinking, an automatic response. It could be thoughts and feelings you've held inside that burst out of your mouth before you can stop yourself.  Or words you regretted as soon as they're uttered.  It doesn't take much to damage a relationship, to be misunderstood, to regret.  

There are times when it's important NOT to speak.  To be silent.  To hold it in.


1. In the heat of anger -- Prov. 14:17
2. When you don't have all the facts -- Prov. 18:13
3. When you haven't verified the story -- Deut. 17:6
4. If your words will offend a weaker person -- 1 Cor. 8:11
5. When it is time to listen -- Prov. 13:1
6. When you are tempted to make light of holy things -- Ecc. 5:2
7. When you are tempted to joke about sin -- Prov. 14:9
8. If you would be ashamed of your words later -- Prov. 8:8
9. If your words would convey the wrong impression -- Prov. 17:27
10. If the issue is none of your business -- Prov. 14:10
11. When you are tempted to tell an outright lie -- Prov. 4:24
12. If your words will damage someone else's reputation -- Prov. 16:27
13. If your words will damage a friendship -- Prov. 16:28
14. When you are feeling critical -- James 3:9
15. If you can't say it without screaming it -- Proverbs 25:28
16. If your words will be a poor reflection of the Lord or your
friends and family -- Peter 2:21-23
17. If you may have to eat your words later -- Prov. 18:21
18. If you have already said it more than one time -- Prov. 19:13
19. When you are tempted to flatter a wicked person -- Prov. 24:24
20. When you are suppose to be working instead -- Prov. 14:23

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He's a blessing...

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worthy words

'cause pooh says so

When looking at your two paws, as soon as you have decided which of them is the right one, then you can be sure the other one is the left. -- Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A. A. Milne

When you are a Bear of Very Little Brain, and Think of Things, you find sometimes that a Thing which seemed very Thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it.
-- Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A. A. Milne

Wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the forest, a little boy and his Bear will always be playing.
-- Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corne

You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.
-- Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A. A. Milne

His Word

'cause pooh says so

If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.
-- Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A. A. Milne

If there ever comes a day when we can't be together keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever.
-- Winnie the Pooh

If you live to be 100, I hope I live to be 100 minus 1 day, so I never have to live without you.
-- Winnie the Pooh, Disney Pictures

It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"
-- Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A. A. Milne

Just because an animal is large, it doesn't mean he doesn't want kindness; however big Tigger seems to be, remember that he wants as much kindness as Roo.
-- Roo, Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A. A. Milne

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'cause pooh says so

A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise.
-- Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A. A. Milne

A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes all the difference.
-- Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A. A. Milne

Always watch where you are going. Otherwise, you may step on a piece of the Forest that was left out by mistake.
-- Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A.A. Milne

Before beginning a Hunt, it is wise to ask someone what you are looking for before you begin looking for it.
-- Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A. A. Milne

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