“脾气暴烈的人常引起纷争；不轻易动怒的可平息争执。”
箴言 15:18
“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.”
Proverbs 15:18
How should we react to strong criticism?
The book of James advises, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (1:19). The apostle Paul counsels us to “live in harmony with one another” (Romans 12:16).
An entire chapter of Proverbs, however, offers extended wisdom on reacting to disputes. “A gentle answer turns away wrath,” says Proverbs 15:1. “The one who is patient calms a quarrel” (v. 18). Also, “The one who heeds correction gains understanding” (v. 32).
Considering such wisdom, may God help us hold our tongues. More than all, however, wisdom instructs us to “fear the Lord” because “humility comes before honor” (v. 33).
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