Many a wisdom tradition has said that thoughts turn into actions. Thoughts first into words, and words into action. Bad thoughts turn into bad words and subsequently into bad actions. Good thoughts turn into good actions.
The goodness of thoughts enacted are judged and weighed in respect to the benefit gained to the actor, and possibly those who were acted upon. In the event that good thoughts do surface in the mind, where does the hesitation lie in waiting for the thought to turn into words that need approval from others? At which point is the thought considered worthy of action? Is it the inner voice that helps us create the distinction between good or bad?
If God is the inner voice then the thoughts must be for the good of those around as well as the person thinking the thought. If the thoughts mean good for people, then the actions must be taken to bring the good to the people. Sudden prudence in bringing the good to the people is better than indecisive deliberation which results in no action, and hence no action.
