Talking

Thinking is better than talking.

If I said everything I thought, the effects would probably be disasterous. As it is, I already say things I shouldn't.

This subject has been bombarding me from Scripture, and from my conscience. I realised how many times I say negative things (true or false) about people, in their absence. To say it in their presence would be hurtful, but to say it in their absence is really worse, as it damages their reputation without them being aware of it. So they can't try to repair it.

I would be horrified if people had said similar things about me, and I knew of it.

With Elohim's help, I resolve to try (not making any promises here), to change.

That brings me to another thing. Vows and verbalized intentions. So often we say I will, and never 'get round to it'. Did Yeshua not say let your no be no and your yes be yes? No and yes may not have as much binding effect as vows do, but we should consider them in all seriousness.

What about joking? I suppose the victims of your joke should a) not be victims in effect and b) be aware of the joke element. Solved?