WORDS MOUTH MATTER

The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
        the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words. Proverbs 15:28

The righteous weigh their answers; the wicked don't wait to speak because they don't care about the effects of their words. It is important to have something to say, but it is equally important to weigh it first.

Challenge
Do you carefully plan your words, or do you pour out your thoughts without concern for their impact?

PROVERBS 10:19 

When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

JAMES 1:19 This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

PROVERBS 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.

JAMES 3:2; For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.

Matthew 12:37 "For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."

Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips.

  1 Peter 2 : 21-23 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, • WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; • and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously;

Hebrews 12:3

 For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Revelation 14:5  And no lie was found in their mouth; they are blameless.