“A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.” (Proverbs 15:1-2 NKJV)
This is a directional passage drawing us to interact wisely in grace and kindness, by building our vocabulary with wholesome words that bring life and peace. We are to digest and speak words that proceed from the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4).
Foolish and destructive words accompanied by sarcasm or high decibels of threat or whispers to harm, wear out the bond of relationships - be it marriage, or family, or friendship, or business, or brotherhood, or any setting where it involves a two-way bond between individuals. Specially, careless words expressed by unbridled tongue that shoots critical projectile to harm, to label and to judge, dig a chasm of anger and distrust between two people who may even have been at one time bound by the strongest bond of marital union or brotherhood. No one is exempt from this pitfall.
We are blessed to have the power of repentance and forgiveness. God provides a re-set by His mercy and by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. He sends the Holy Spirit to help us. He gives us His holy and written Word to guide us in believing, which is the work of God expected of us (John 6:29). Yes, we need His Word, as it is written: "All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16, 17 NLT)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Foolish and destructive words accompanied by sarcasm or high decibels of threat or whispers to harm, wear out the bond of relationships - be it marriage, or family, or friendship, or business, or brotherhood, or any setting where it involves a two-way bond between individuals. Specially, careless words expressed by unbridled tongue that shoots critical projectile to harm, to label and to judge, dig a chasm of anger and distrust between two people who may even have been at one time bound by the strongest bond of marital union or brotherhood. No one is exempt from this pitfall.
We are blessed to have the power of repentance and forgiveness. God provides a re-set by His mercy and by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. He sends the Holy Spirit to help us. He gives us His holy and written Word to guide us in believing, which is the work of God expected of us (John 6:29). Yes, we need His Word, as it is written: "All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16, 17 NLT)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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