WHEN TO BE SILENT

1. Be silent In the heat of anger -

2. Be silent When you don't
     have all the facts

3. Be silent When you
     haven't verified the story -
   

4. Be silent If your words
     will offend a weaker
     person

5. Be silent When it is time
     to listen

6. Be silent When you are
     tempted to make light of
     holy things

7. Be silent When you are
     tempted to joke about
     sin

8. Be silent If you would be
     ashamed of your words
     later

9. Be silent If your words
     would convey the wrong
     impression

10. Be silent If the issue is
      none of your business

11. Be silent When you are
      tempted to tell an
      outright lie

12. Be silent If your words
      will damage someone
      else's reputation

13. Be silent If your words
      will damage a friendship
     

14. Be silent When you are
      feeling critical

15. Be silent If you can't say
       it without screaming it

16. Be silent If your words
      will be a poor reflection
      of the Lord or your
      friends and family

17. Be silent If you may  
       have to eat your words
       later

 18. Be silent If you have
       already said it more
       than one time

19. Be silent When you are
      tempted to flatter a
      wicked person

20. Be silent When you are
      supposed to be working
      instead