*WHERE IS YOUR PASSPORT? 09/08/23**
*Topic=WHAT TO DO WHEN PEOPLE SPEAK EVIL OF YOU **
*(1).IGNORE:do not take it to heart = Eccl 7 vs 21**
*(2).Do not speak evil in return =1 Peter 2:21-23,1 Peter 3 vs 9**
*(3).Let your good work, behavior or actions disprove their lies.=1 Peter 2 vs 12**
*(4).Learn from Jesus's silence =Isaiah 53 vs 7,Mathew 27 vs 14**
*(5).There's time to speak out or give answer=1 Peter 3 vs 15**
*(6).Avoid getting drawn into argument when you finally speak out =Proverbs 26 vs 4**
*(7).Listen carefully and think about what to say=Proverbs 18 vs 13,James 1 vs 19**
*(8).Don't get provoked and answer rashly =Proverbs 16 vs 32,Proverbs 15 vs 18**
*(9).Speak calmly =Proverbs 15 vs 1,Proverbs 22 vs 11**
*(10).Mind or beware of people you speak to **
*SUMMARY =our blessings lies on our ability to control our tongue **
*By Rev fr Prof Mario David Dibie **
*May God grant us the grace and ability to control our tongues ijn Amen 🙏🙏**
