Why GOD WANTS You to Keep YOUR MOUTH SHUT - Billy Graham - Classics

You’re in a room. A joke. A careless comment. One moment of loose talk. The next? A marriage on the rocks. A job lost. A ministry tarnished. Could my mouth be costing me? Listen. This is urgent. GOD WANTS you to keep your mouth shut—not to punish you, but to protect you, to keep you from ruin and move you toward rescue. God loves you and has a powerful plan for your life. But the tongue? It can wreck it all. Stay with me. I’ll give you a revelation that will change conversations, relationships, your testimony—and a clear, practical takeaway you can use today. Share this video right now with someone who talks too much. They need this. What You’ll Discover in This Video: • The hidden cost of careless speech • Real-life biblical examples of mouths running ahead of God • Three practical habits you can start today • The subtle lies that justify gossip, boasting, and defensiveness • How God’s refuge becomes your strength when your tongue is tamed • A powerful prayer to hand your words over to the Spirit • A vision of transformation and eternal perspectives on faithfulness Why Guarding Your Tongue Matters: • Your words open doors—or slam them shut • One rumor can fracture fellowship and kill credibility • Boastful promises often end in shame and regret • Defensiveness corrodes trust and erodes your witness • A disciplined mouth preserves relationships, ministry, and destiny Biblical Exposition: • Miriam and Aaron’s dangerous murmuring in Numbers 12:1, leading to leprosy and separation • Peter’s bold boast in Gethsemane, denying Christ and suffering public failure • David’s rash oaths and quick retorts, resulting in broken relationships and seasons of repair Three Daily Habits for Life-Preserving Speech: 1. Pause before replying: Count to ten and let the Holy Spirit speak through you. 2. Practice active listening: Repeat back what you heard, ask clarifying questions, honor others with your silence. 3. Enforce a “no-retaliation” rule: If your anger rises above a 3/10, wait until tomorrow or set a cutoff time for texts. Contrast & Warning: James 3:6 calls the tongue “a fire, a world of iniquity.” Boasting, gossip, and defensive explanations are spiritual landmines. A single spark can spread destruction—and small compromises compound into broken testimonies, closed doors, and lost blessings. Comfort & Encouragement: When your words have felt like a storm, GOD is your shelter (Psalm 46:1). Yielding your tongue is not legalism—it’s freedom. Speak fewer, truer words and watch peace return, relationships heal, and your witness regain power. Call to Action & Prayer: Repent of careless words now (Acts 3:19). Ask forgiveness, make a specific commitment—“I will not gossip. I will not brag. I will not answer in anger”—and tell a friend to hold you accountable. Bow with me: “Lord, tame my tongue.” Amen. ------- 📚 Bible Verses 📚 Ecclesiastes 5:2 — “Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God... therefore let your words be few.” Proverbs 13:3 — "He who guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin." Numbers 12:1 — “Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman he had married, for he had married a Cushite.” James 1:19 — "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger." James 3:6 — "And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members..." Psalm 46:1 — "GOD is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Acts 3:19 — "Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out..." 2 Corinthians 5:17 — “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.” Matthew 25:21 — "His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.'" Proverbs 17:27 — "The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered." ------------------- Welcome to Rise in Faith! Rise in Faith is your daily source of inspiration, guiding you to unlock your full potential. Empowering you to achieve greatness, one powerful message at a time! God Bless You All! ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for spiritual growth and biblical insight and is not a substitute for personal study, theological counsel, or pastoral guidance. The videos are inspired by a range of motivational teachings and are for educational and inspirational purposes. All voiceovers are synthesized and do not imitate any real-life personalities. Our mission is to share empowering insights in a respectful and authentic way, with no intent to mislead. It is not an actual recording of Billy Graham but a recreation for educational & motivational purposes. ⚠️ We respect all copyrights and use this content under fair use for transformative and inspirational goals.