4 things to ask ourselves before we speak about someone else. Am I sure what I'm about to say is true? Have I given it the proper consideration or am I allowing my emotions to take control? Is what I'm saying going to tear down or build up my brethren? Is it motivated by love?

1. Saying Things We
Ought Not
1 Tim 5:13

2. Saying Things We
Ought Not
Is it True?
(Eph 4:25; Prov 6:16-19; Php 4:8)
Is it Considerate?
(Eph 4:26-27; James 1:19, 26; Prov 10:19; 12:18)
Is it Edifying?
(Heb 10:24; Eph 4:29; 2 Cor 13:10)
Is it Loving?
(Eph 4:32-5:2; John 13:34-35; 1 Cor 13:4-7;
Gal 5:14-15; Luke 6:31, 37-38)