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Text: “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak,
slow to wrath.” James 1:19
Those that are slow to speak give more thought to their words. By thinking
before they speak, they add wisdom to the conversation. Those that are slow to
wrath are patient while trying to express their viewpoint. They show patience
with others while they wait for the other person to change.
Rather than expecting them to change, let go of expectations and seek to please
God for yourself. A person ought to take their own relationship seriously without
worrying about what the next person is doing. A patient person would wait to see
the fruit they desire and use words of kindness to please God while they wait.
The wrath of words is most commonly found during arguments. A wise man is
known by his patience, and a fool is known for his wrath. Let others know you
for your patience. Even though it can be difficult to have a patient disagreement,
it is possible. But if we are quick to wrath, remember that we reap what we sow.
If we sow anger in the other person, it is likely that they will repay us with the
same.
We don’t feel wrong for the words we’re using at the time, and because they
revile us, it adds fuel to the fire in our hearts. In a way, we’re creating our own
fights. It takes two to fight but one to end a fight. Remember that, and be the one
who tones it down rather than adding aggression.
Now, aggression isn’t only in forceful actions but in our words. If you can see
someone isn’t responding well to what you’re saying, don’t keep pressing your
point. Just because you say it nicely doesn’t make you right. If your words are
aggravating the other person, try using a different approach. Some people say,
“If at first you don’t succeed try and try again.” But this isn’t a universal truth.
This doesn’t work for how we communicate our hearts. Remember instead that,
“If at first you don’t succeed, try a new approach.” Rephrase your words, and try
communicating in a way that calms the other person down rather than heating
them up. Try using loving words that heal and not contentious ones that tear
apart.
God Bless
@Kingdom Ambassador
Text: “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak,
slow to wrath.” James 1:19
Those that are slow to speak give more thought to their words. By thinking
before they speak, they add wisdom to the conversation. Those that are slow to
wrath are patient while trying to express their viewpoint. They show patience
with others while they wait for the other person to change.
Rather than expecting them to change, let go of expectations and seek to please
God for yourself. A person ought to take their own relationship seriously without
worrying about what the next person is doing. A patient person would wait to see
the fruit they desire and use words of kindness to please God while they wait.
The wrath of words is most commonly found during arguments. A wise man is
known by his patience, and a fool is known for his wrath. Let others know you
for your patience. Even though it can be difficult to have a patient disagreement,
it is possible. But if we are quick to wrath, remember that we reap what we sow.
If we sow anger in the other person, it is likely that they will repay us with the
same.
We don’t feel wrong for the words we’re using at the time, and because they
revile us, it adds fuel to the fire in our hearts. In a way, we’re creating our own
fights. It takes two to fight but one to end a fight. Remember that, and be the one
who tones it down rather than adding aggression.
Now, aggression isn’t only in forceful actions but in our words. If you can see
someone isn’t responding well to what you’re saying, don’t keep pressing your
point. Just because you say it nicely doesn’t make you right. If your words are
aggravating the other person, try using a different approach. Some people say,
“If at first you don’t succeed try and try again.” But this isn’t a universal truth.
This doesn’t work for how we communicate our hearts. Remember instead that,
“If at first you don’t succeed, try a new approach.” Rephrase your words, and try
communicating in a way that calms the other person down rather than heating
them up. Try using loving words that heal and not contentious ones that tear
apart.
God Bless
@Kingdom Ambassador
