Thursday, March 23, 2006
Too soft? or wise?
(Proverbs 15:1, 18 NIV)
[1] A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. [18] A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
* Probably THE biggest challenge in my life is being patient and loving (a gentle answer). I have opportunity in every aspect of my life to practice these things. This is quite difficult at times and thoroughly goes against the grain of my selfish nature. But I keep going ... keep pursuing, imperfect as my pursuit is, all the while placing my trust in God's promise ... that those who are trained by discipline (not just those who endure it) will reap a harvest of righteousness and peace (Hebrews 12:11, Galatians 6:9).
[1] A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. [18] A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
* Probably THE biggest challenge in my life is being patient and loving (a gentle answer). I have opportunity in every aspect of my life to practice these things. This is quite difficult at times and thoroughly goes against the grain of my selfish nature. But I keep going ... keep pursuing, imperfect as my pursuit is, all the while placing my trust in God's promise ... that those who are trained by discipline (not just those who endure it) will reap a harvest of righteousness and peace (Hebrews 12:11, Galatians 6:9).
# posted by jono : 8:06 AM
