There are many instances in my life where the wrong words came out of my mouth in anger. It never resulted in mending the relationship, or making the situation better. Yes, it may have felt good at the moment, but when I decided to be honest with myself, I realized I could’ve handled it in a better way. The times in which I restrained myself from getting angry (especially when I was totally in the “right”), the situation was diffused and it didn’t escalate to the point of regret. I mean in a fight who keeps punching when the other stops fighting back? There’s no reason to. I’ve never been ashamed of myself when I’ve refrained from responding in anger. This verse in the Bible tells me why that is true.
A gentle answer deflects anger,but harsh words make tempers flare.
Proverbs 15:1
An Ordinary Man's Pursuit of the Extraordinary God of the Bible. These are daily insights from reading the Bible from cover to cover yearly. It is intended to point others to the Truth, and inspire people to pursue the God of the Bible individually.
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