I have come to realise that alot of times we speak what's on our mind without screening it or taking the time to think about how it will affect the person on the other end.
It's important that we shouldn't be quick to respond when we are angry, holding your tongue is not a sign of weakness but a sign of wisdom. It allows you to process your thoughts and analyze your response before delivering it. The bible says "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1. That tells us that we ought to strive to always give a gentle or soft answer.
Imagine responding to someone who just said something that pissed you off, the initial reaction is to blast the person but the bible says that "When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise."
Proverbs 10:19, the natural thing to do is to show your strength in anger and retaliating words but the Truth is your strength is in holding your tongue and taking a moment to relax and responding with a gentle answer.
May God give us the wisdom to learn how to hold our tongue, it shows we are wise.
strength is in holding my tongue!!!!!!!
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