Society and the world around you are molded to a large extent by the psychological principles of the day. Psychology plays a huge part of the way the world around you thinks and acts. Many psychologists will tell you that it is important to speak your mind. Whatever you think you are to say. However you feel, you are to let it fly from your lips. To them it does not matter what state of mind you may be in. Either clear-minded or in a rage, speak what you think. They say that is good for your mental well-being.
Now, there are times when you are to talk to others with issues concerning you. But they are also times when you need to keep your mouth shut. Just because you think it, does not mean you should blurt it out. Too often you rationalize thoughts and feelings on your mind as being more spiritual than they actually are. Thus, you feel it is your spiritual responsibility to share them. William Arthur Ward nails that point on the head, when he said, “Righteous indignation is often nothing more than self-righteous indignation.” Be honest now. Does that describe your behavior? Maybe, not all the time, but even occasionally?
Too often you may claim that you have the Christian spiritual gift of setting others straight. And if not that, in spouting off just to get it off your chest. After all, you say, you do feel better afterwards. Scripture speaks clearly on this issue: “But now you also, put them all aside; anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth” (Colossians 3:8; NASV).
So, should you speak your mind? To be frank, it is seldom good to speak whatever you think. It is always a good idea to think before you speak. Engage your mind before your tongue. That glorifies Christ!
