Is your speech wise or foolish??

Good morning everyone! Yes, a wonderful day in the Lord Jesus Christ!! Do you have a chance to share Jesus with someone yesterday?? God is good all the time, all the time God is good!! WOW!! What an awesome God we have!
You know, we analyze speeches. What did Bush say, Hillary, Obama, Kerry, and on and on. But how often do we analyze or think about our very own speech. Speech meaning our daily conversations. How well do we control our tongue.
Proverbs 12:16 "A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted."
When someone annoys or insults you, it is natural to retaliate. But this solves nothing and only encourages trouble. Instead, stay calm and answer slowly and quietly. Your positive response will achieve positive results. Proverbs 15:1 says, 'A GENTLE ANSWER DEFLECTS ANGER.'
But I want to get it off my chest and 'they deserve what they get.' Proverbs 13:3 "Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything."
You have not mastered self-control if you do not control what you say. Words can cut and destroy. James recognized this truth when he stated, "the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness" James 3:6 If you want to be self-controlled, begin with your tongue.
Stop and think before you react or speak. Thank you for reading. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny