A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Ever hear the saying, "You catch more flies with honey than vinegar"? I learned this the hard way growing up, and wonder sometimes if I've learned it at all! It's so easy to retaliate angrily, fly off the handle and tell someone just what we really think. This in turn causes anger in the other person, thus starting a viscous circle. Yet, when we reply or react softly, the "anger circle" never gets started. This involves thinking before we speak or act- what would Jesus say or do? The reaction you receive just might shock you!
Salut!
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