The Daily Blueprint
1/15/10

A Soft Answer

Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Today's verse is one to take to heart - in our day to day lives - we often have to deal with people we would rather not have to deal with - at our jobs - in the line at the store or at our local church - many times we get impatient and cause much problems with those we have to deal with - today's verse suggests a soft answer - often we can get short with people - we get in a rush - we get focused on ourselves and we forget that this world does not revolve around us - we have a choice when we face people we would rather not deal with - that's with a soft answer - even to those who wish us harm- those who just want to argue with us - we must not give into anger - anger never brings about the righteousness of God - true at times there is a time to be angry - but God says in His Word not to sin at such times - we must give a kind answer - we are to be different from the world around us - how are you handling these people who rub you the wrong way? I can say that often I give the world's response and that is not right -
let's remember we ware the name of Christ everywhere we go -
Let's not give into anger but instead show love to the unlovable around us -
after all God loves us - we should love one another!
Word to the wise: When we speak to someone - we should speak as if speaking to ourselves!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/15/10
WHAT WE SAY MATTERS - WHAT WE DO MATTERS MORE