Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid

Matthew 12:36 "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment."

Words have power within them for the good and the bad. Words can encourage, enlighten, engage, and enthrall a listener, but they can also destroy, damage, detour, and decrease one as well.

Sometimes things are better left unsaid than said because people are looking for something to harm or hurt others with today and they take things we say and try to turn them to their advantage.

So be careful what you say. Here are just a few tips to help along your journey through life:

-Be careful of the words you speak in public because you never know who is listening. Many things get misinterpreted because somebody hears just a part of a conversation and repeat the portion that they hear.

-Be careful of the words that you print. Because of the increase in the social media with Facebook and My Space more people have access to your thoughts than ever. Some will twist what you say for their advantage and make you look like a fool.

-Be careful putting your thoughts into words. There is a desire to retaliate especially when someone tries to make you look bad, so be careful of the words that you use. Many times they will come back to haunt you later on in life.

Remember that old saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me?" Well, in today's world that's entirely wrong. All it takes is one person's words that are spiteful or filled with vengeance to ruin your reputation or your life.

So just be careful of the words you speak, print, or write. Some things are just better left unsaid and put into the hands of the Lord. He knows the truth and He will reveal it one day along your journey.