WORDS

There is a fine line in what one should or should not say about another. Whether spoken or written.

The rule of thumb is so simple – that it became a power line in the movie Bambie – It came from Thumper’s mother – “If you can’t say something positive then just don’t say it”.

I would suggest that one thinks before they speak and ask the question – Why am I saying this or writing this? What is my purpose in doing so?

The second rule of thumb is even more simple – Don’t speak for God! He does not need you to do so. Unless, you have had a divine revelation – then don’t say what He will or will not do or what He thinks. You may not even know! Or He has told you something that is for you and more than likely not for someone else.

I ran across an article steps to Character building. This step jumped out at me:
Speak humbly. Let no arrogance come from your mouth (1 Samuel 2:3). Don't be cocky. People aren't impressed with your opinions. Take this tip from Benjamin Franklin: "[I developed] the habit of expressing myself in terms of modest diffidence, never using when I advance anything that may possibly be disputed, the words certainly, undoubtedly, or any others that give the air of positiveness to an opinion; but rather I say, I conceive or apprehend a thing to be so or so. This habit I believe has been a great advantage to me." It would be a great advantage to us as well.

The Word of God say: Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. Proverbs 13:3

The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. Proverbs 18:21

So my words today are to encourage you to be careful little mouth what you speak and be careful little fingers what you write.

Now, go out there and tell someone how wonderful they are!! Accent the positive and let God do His job.

If you are not getting paid for your opinion - it is probably best to keep it to yourself.