I saw the scriptures in action today. One of my acquaintances said
something harsh to another friend. Instead of replying with equally
harsh words, the response was thoughtful and kind. It brought to mind
the scripture that says, "A soft answer turneth away wrath" (Proverbs
15:1).
It occurs to me that a soft reply turns away
angry feelings in both individuals--the one that receives an unkind
communication and the one who was its source.
We live
in a world in which all too often, coarse language and biting comments
are greeted with even more caustic responses. This only leads to
increasingly bitter feelings in the hearts of both parties. True
followers of Jesus Christ, filled with charity, will respond softly and
kindly to turn away the angry feelings of another.
Peace can come to the world one soft answer at a time.
