Answer Softly
John Wayne, Western actor said,
“Talk low, talk slow,
and don’t say too much.”
His advice is hard for me to follow
In other words always speak quietly
Limiting your words to a few
Controlling your speech
Using it as a tool
When dealing with anger
This tool works very well
When used in the right way
I have a tough time using it wisely
The Bible says be “slow to speak” (James 1:19),
And that “a soft answer turns away wrath” (Prov. 15:1)
Keep a guard on what you say at all times
Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing.(James 3:10)
My brothers and sisters, this should not be.
Lord, set a guard upon my mouth
My tongue control today; it is beyond me
Help me evaluate each thought and each word
Help me bite my tongue before it speaks
And before my tongue bites me
Before it bites another
That may be a sister or brother.
By Peter C. Salmond
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