It’s WORDS WEEK here on GUWG, where we’re examining what the Book of Proverbs says about communication.
Once again, here’s our PROVERB-O-RAMA WHEEL OF WORDS:
Today’s topic: GENTLE words.
Here’s today’s featured proverb, followed by a few other gentle reminders:
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
(Proverbs 15:1)
Let your gentleness
be evident to all.
(Philippians 4:5)
What do you prefer?
Shall I come to you with a whip,
or in love and with a gentle spirit?”
(1 Corinthians 4:21)
The unfading beauty
of a gentle and quiet spirit . . .
is of great worth in God’s sight.
(1 Peter 3:4)
Never forget our key verse this week. Jesus said: “The mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” (Luke 6:45b) What was Jesus’ heart full of? Here’s what he said about himself:
Take my yoke upon you
and learn from me,
for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy
and my burden is light.
(Matthew 11:29)
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