Responding With a Soft Answer or a Harsh Word – Prov. 15:1
Discussions can sometimes get heated. But responding with a soft answer, with gentleness and respect, can help to defuse the conflict.
Proverbs
Studies from the book of Proverbs
The Book of Job: A Lesson About Suffering
The book of Job is about suffering. Why do we suffer? God’s answer to Job is that it is often beyond our understanding.
The Noble Character of Proverb’s Lady Wisdom
Lady wisdom is described through the first chapters of Proverbs, followed by her teachings, and illustrated in the woman of noble character.
Without Gossip a Quarrel Dies Down – Proverbs 26:20
Gossip is like throwing fuel onto a fire. The more we gossip, the hotter the fire. By choosing not to gossip, a quarrel can die down.
Being Kind to the Poor Is Lending to God – Proverbs 19:17
Proverbs 19:17 tells us that when we are kind to the poor, that God sees it as a loan to himself and that he will reward us accordingly. So be generous.
When Sharing Your Opinion, Don’t Be a Fool – Proverbs 18:2
We all know people who delight in sharing their opinions. And who are not interested in what anyone else has to say. Solomon calls that person a fool.
The Beginning of Knowledge – Proverbs 1:7
While the fear of the Lord includes an element of fear, it is also reverence for him. And that reverence and respect is the beginning of real knowledge.
Traveling On the Right Road – Proverbs 14:12
How often do we come to a fork in the road of life and chose the one most appealing, only to discover it was the wrong one. Learn to travel the right road.
Advice for the New Year – Proverbs 3:5-6
Have you made any resolutions for the new year? If you are looking for suggestions, Proverbs 3:5-6 would be a good place to start.
