A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
(Proverbs 15:1* NIV )
It is written in the Bible that we should not get angry and mad.
This is not easy thing to do when someone is cursing at you.
But past anger and hate can only make us sorry and very sad.
He who guards his mouth and his
tongue keeps himself from calamity, and oh how true that is indeed! (Proverbs 21:23 )
Keeping quiet may keep us from an impending disaster today.
This is not easy thing to do when someone is cursing at you.
The Bible says the Lord will love and guide us every step of the way.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may
benefit those who listen. ( Ephesians 4:29 )
Remaining silent when there is nothing good to say is best.
This is not easy thing to do when someone is cursing at you.
Dear God, can it be that life on earth is one big test after test?
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