A Soft Answer - Prov. A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grevious words stir up anger. Let us ponder this valuable rule for self-discipline, family peace, and Church unity.
Scripture often illustrates the different effects of the tongue.
The soft answer is the water to quench - Grevious words are the oil to stir up, the fire. Neither party gives up an atom of the will. All this the world excuses as a sensitive and lively temper. If others begin, let us forbear from continuing the strife. Soft and healing words gain a double victory - over ourselves and our brother.