Proverbs 15:1 “A soft answer [turns] away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Here we have a scenario that speaks of tension and confrontation. Solomon is telling his son about how to deal with a wrathful person. Whether this person’s wrath is justified or not is not said, and it’s immaterial. The point is … Continue reading Defusing the Anger Bomb
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How to get to be boss — Proverbs 12
Be faithful even when it’s tough Proverb 12:9 “He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.” This verse is better understood as “A poor person who provides for himself is better than someone who is proud and destitute.” You’ve probably met, or seen the proud … Continue reading How to get to be boss — Proverbs 12
Grace in Waves 