A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
This weeks fruit of the Spirit is gentleness. The tongue is a very good indicator of the gentleness of a person. Someone who is quick to speak up without first thinking about what they are saying is likely to say something hurtful. Think of the gentle people in your life, Do they speak with wisdom? Are they able to diffuse anger filled situations with a few carefully spoken words?
Lord, thank you for giving us the ability to use our speech in wise and gentle ways. Please help us to do so. Amen.
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