You will seldom get in trouble by listening, and most of us can learn more from what others say than what we have to say. Now, of course we should talk about our Savior and tell others about His love. But we must stop the idle chatter and hasty words that so often wound those around us. I have a confession to make. Many of the troubles I've encountered in the past I brought on myself because I opened my mouth at the wrong time.
Nothing is opened by mistake more often than the mouth.
Before you speak to others, ask the Lord to teach you when to speak and when to be silent. You will save yourself a lot of heartache. If you don't hold your tongue, you may have to eat your words.