“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1. Whenever we are in a tension-filled situation, either with just one individual or in a group, we need to remember that “a soft answer turns away wrath.” Instead of shouting angry words that only make the situation worse, we need to […]
“You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people.” Leviticus 19:18. Harboring malice robs us of close relationships with others. Jacob cheated his brother and stole his birthright. Understandably, Esau was angry. But what he did with his anger became a serious problem, not only for Jacob but for Esau himself. He harbored […]
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1. Whenever we are in a tension-filled situation, either with just one individual or in a group, we need to remember that “a soft answer turns away wrath.” Instead of shouting angry words that only make the situation worse, we need to […]