Proverbs 15:1 (NKJV) A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Sometimes people can do or say things to us that cause us to get pretty upset.
Our natural tendency is usually to let them have it right back, trying to show them that they’ve hurt us.
The only problem with that is that we’re answering fire with fire, which only makes a bigger fire.
But a soft answer will turn away wrath and bring some calm to a situation, instead of stirring things up.
Even more than that, a soft answer will, many times, cause the person who committed the offense to see themselves for what they did. Whereas a harsh answer would only cause them to become angry with you for the words you spoke.
Remember… love is always, always the best way.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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