Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turn away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
What of Today’s Verse…
Why is it so hard to endure an unjust or unfair criticism? Why do we always have to defend ourselves no matter how ridiculous the charge? Often the problems we have with others simply escalate because we do not choose to forgive and let them go on in the Lord!
Let us Pray:
Precious and Holy God, help me more carefully guard my speech from things you despise, especially gossip, slander, and innuendo. Thank you. Through Jesus’ grace. Amen
Words of Wisdom
Though you speak unkind words to a man’s face, Do not speak words behind his back heedless of consequent harm. Though every word is full of kindly virtue, a man’s mean backbiting will betray his empty heart. If a man spreads tales of others’ faults, His own worst faults will be exposed and spread.
