A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. (Proverb 10:11)
A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. (Proverb 12:16)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverb 15:1)
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. (Proverb 17:14)
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, ... (1 Peter 3:9)
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (Romans 14:19)
Saturday, March 05, 2011
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