Tongue Test

Here's a test that I took yesterday and was not pleased with my results. I've got alot of work to do on taming my tongue. Let me know how you do.

Place the number that best reflects your response to the statement in the space provided.
*Your number is the sum of all of the items that apply to you.

____1. I have a challenge controlling my tongue:
5=never; 4=very seldom; 3=seldom; 2=sometimes; 1=usually; 0=regularly

____2. After an argument, I usually feel I was most hurt by:
2=the issues that were involved; 1=the words that were said

____3. In relation to gossip, I believe that I am:
4=never guilty; 3=seldom guilty; 2=sometimes guilty; 1=frequently guilty

____4. During this past week I chose to use my tongue constructively to:
* 1=comfort a friend; 1=express love to my parents; 1=encourage someone in leadership; 1=express sympathy or concern; 1=witness for Christ

____5. Generally, I believe I talk:
3=the right amount; 2=too little; 1=too much

____6. The misuses of the tongue that I have under control include:
* 1=too talkative; 1=complaining; 1=gossiping; 1=lying; 1=exaggerating; 1=boastful; 1=too loud

____7. The qualities of the biblical use of the tongue that I have cultivated are:
* 1=kind; 1=affirming; 1=contented

____8. I have an appreciative tongue:
4=frequently; 3=sometimes; 2=seldom; 1=never

____9. I practice the Ecclesiastes "a time to" passage and know when to keep silent and when to speak:
4=frequently; 3=sometimes; 2=seldom; 1=never

____10. I am prone to nagging:
4=never; 3=seldom; 2=sometimes; 1=frequently

____TOTAL





47-37 You have a maturing, appreciative, quiet, affirming, contented tongue.

36-33 You have a commitment to an appreciative, quiet, affirming, contented tongue

32-29 You have an understanding of what constitutes an appreciative, quiet, affirming, contented tongue

28-25 You have a minimal commitment to an appreciative, quiet, affirming, contented tongue

24-0 A tongue transplant is needed

Let's just say, I need to set up an appointment for surgery!

Hope this makes you think - it sure did for me
Christie