Proverbs 15:1 NASB
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Personal Challenge...
I love how the Proverbs, and even the New Testament teachings for that matter, encourage us to speak gently, wisely, measuredly; but they still tell us to speak. All too often we read these verses and read into them that we are supposed to be silent. When we see wrong, or inappropriate behaviors, lies or deceit, it is still expected that we will speak up. It is not God's way to sweep things under the carpet. Didn't Jesus even speak about how the light, His light, will reveal the secrets that are kept in the dark?
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