Proverbs 15

Here we are about halfway through the proverbs. We’ve arrived at Proverbs 15.  I love how it opens.  The very first verse says this, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”  Proverbs 15: 1

• A gentle answer will calm the other party down if we are being screamed at. 
• Two people yelling over each other will not accomplish anything.  
• There is power in exhibiting gentleness.  

Here’s why:  Later on, in Chapter 25 of Proverbs, we hear that “…A gentle tongue can break a bone.”  Proverbs 25: 15b

Answering back gently when someone is shouting at you will turn away wrath, extreme anger, or intense annoyance.  

I’ve exercised this Truth, and it works!  I challenge you to try it, and you’ll see the power of Truth being activated in your life. 

As we read on, we see repeated truths that are being highlighted once again.  

“The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.”  Proverbs 15: 6

Great treasure comes from being in right standing with the Lord.  The treasure that is spoken about in the Hebrew context here is wealth.

Our emotions of remaining calm in a heated discussion are mentioned again in Proverbs 15: 18 which says, “A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.”    

Maybe that’s why one fruit of the Spirit that’s given is self-control.  God knows how we need that through life situations when confronting angry people.  

“The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.”  Proverbs 15: 24

 An upward path is the direction of moving on God’s highway.  Our journeys through life are to be moving forward and upward in the things of God.  

If we are walking in wisdom, it will bring humility which leads to honor.  “The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.”  Proverbs 15: 33

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Mary Beth Pecora, a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, worshiper and servant leader, who loves life and loves people. More importantly, she passionately loves God and the fullness of who He is! For twenty-three years she has served in leadership positions within the ministry of Aglow International. Currently, she and her husband serve at The Secret Place--A Psalm 91 Ministry. It's a place for individual folks to come, be exhorted and prayed for, while being ushered to ministry stations within the room. They continue to serve monthly in the Prayer Room at their home church that they have been a part of for almost forty years. In April of 2022 they both received their Ministry License and were Ordained in May of 2023. She delights in encouraging folks of all ages within various walks of life. Her love of writing is now her passion, which led her to publish two books, "Restoration Explosion In The New Year," and "Navigating The Mysteries Of God." Above all that’s been accomplished and concluded, the BEST thing to her is knowing her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is her everything—her very best friend. Visit: Mybelovedsvoice.com

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