Proverbs 18:13 If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame Psalm 141:3 O LORD, set a guard at my mouth. Ephesians 4:29 No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.ĩ. Proverbs 21:23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.Ĩ. Proverbs 10:19 Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.ħ.
Proverbs 29:11 A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.Ħ. Proverbs 17:28 Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.ĥ. Ephesians 4:26 Be angry and do not sin do not let the sun go down on the cause of your anger.Ĥ. Ecclesiastes 3:7-8 a time to tear and a time to sew a time to be silent and a time to speak a time to love and a time to hate a time for war and a time for peace.ģ. Ecclesiastes 9:17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.Ģ. You don’t need to shout nor cry out loud because He hears even the silent prayer of a sincere heart!ġ.
It’s our job to speak up against evil because if we don’t who will? I encourage everyone to pray for courage to help with speaking up for what’s right and pray for help to remain silent when we must be silent. They would rather people burn in hell than tell people the truth. Many Christians are so worldly they’re afraid to stand up for God and save lives. It is a shame that many of today’s so-called Christians are silent when it’s time to speak out against sin and evil.Īs Christians we are to preach the Word of God, discipline, and rebuke others.
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It is essential in our walk with the Lord that we learn how to be in silence before Him. Sometimes we need to be silent and get away from distractions to hear the Lord. Sometimes we must go before the Lord and stand still in His presence. The times when Christians are to remain silent are when we’re removing ourselves from conflict, listening to instruction, and when controlling our speech. Sadly, this is how many men and women in our community view depression.There are times when we are to remain silent and there are times when we are to speak up. I “didn’t need help.” I just needed to stop being “weak” and keep it moving. I recall a low time in my life where my ex insisted that “talking to someone” about my depression was a “waste of time,” as a counselor, doctor, psychiatrist, whatever, wasn’t really going to “care” about my issues. The myths and shame surrounding mental health issues can cause confusion and unnecessary pain. Yet, a past study published by the American Psychological Association indicates that young African Americans, especially those with higher levels of education, are less likely to seek mental health services than their White counterparts.
Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Services, Blacks are 20% more likely to report having serious psychological distress, like depression, than the general population. Despite devastating rates of suicide and illness, many African Americans continue to suffer in silence-refusing the help they need.Īccording to the U.S.