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Writer's pictureBishop Gregory M. Fuller

THERE IS POWER IN A TENDER WORD

“A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.”(Proverbs 15:1, NKJV)

PONDER THIS!


You know, it is easy to let our ego’s get the best of us when we are attacked by someone verbally. Too often we allow what others say to us, or about us, to annoy us. When this happens, many times, we feel threatened and respond in ways that we regret later.


Solomon in this proverb reminds us of the power of a “soft” or tender word. He tells us a tender word will turn away anger, but arguing just creates more tension and contention. I remember something my mother told me when I was a teenager, she said, “It’s hard to argue with someone, who won’t argue back.” Momma understood Solomon’s proverb.


1. Have you ever allowed your ego and emotions to cause you to say something you later regretted? Most if not all of us have.


2. Are you the kind of person who has to have the last word or feel like you have to get your point across? If you are then know this kind of spirit typically stirs up anger in others.


3. Do you understand the wisdom of my mother’s words, “It is hard to argue with someone who won’t argue back?”


Do you remember the old R&B song sung by Otis Redding, TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS? The next time someone comes at you with harsh, accusatory words or with an angry spirit, control your emotions and respond with tenderness. Do not let your pride or ego get in the way of your peace. Remember, THERE IS POWER IN A TENDER WORD!

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