Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.  

                                                                                     Proverbs 17:28 
People are too outspoken. They rarely think about what they are going to say or what it could mean to those they say it to. Things are thrown out into the open where they are neither needed nor wanted and once they are out they won’t be allowed back in. The ”verbal diarrhea” of the world is at an all time high. Friendships and relationships can be destroyed by a simple phrase or sentence that was not meant. Another part of the world’s lack of discernment when speaking is gossip and rumours. We talk about others and make up lies to satisfy our own needs for attention. Then things get spread around and eventually hurt the person involved whether the rumour be true or false. Secrets are rarely kept and trust is very non-existant in a world that encourages the degrading of other people through the use of celebrity tabloids and media. Words are very powerful things and shouldn’t be taken as lightly as they are now. Watch your words for they have consequences.

“Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” Frank Outlaw

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