Proverbs 15
More on the tongue, anger and the like. We just can't get away from it. Verse 1: "A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger." It is so easy to respond in the same way we have been spoken to, yet Jesus had a different standard. Respond in gentleness, meekness and you can turn away wrath. Don't contribute to the flames by speaking harshly (even if it is true). Speak the truth in love, kindness and truth (Proverbs 3). This chapter is full of the contrast between the choice word
Verse 4. "A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit" Not only are we to speak gently and truthfully, but we are to use our words to bring the healing oil of Jesus Christ. Let's look for opportunities to congratulate, honor, and bless others, in order to bring healing.
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1 comment:
Oh Boy! I have been told that speaking gently is not my best attribute! That being said I have much to work on. I have always justified my harsh words because I felt that they were true. Sometimes the truth hurts or is hard to hear as most will agree. I have been trying to encourage others while correcting them over the last couple of years. It is possible to correct and even motivate people to change if it is done right. I ask the Lord for help in this area every day as I head into work or go to teach at the Academy. So I will use this verse to remind me of who I should try to be...
Pro 15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.
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