Let us examine the scriptures every day 2025
Monday January 13, 2025
A kind response turns away fury, but a hurtful word provokes anger (Prov. 15:1).
Imagine yourself in a very tense situation. For example, someone says unkind things about Jehovah or mocks what the Bible teaches. What can help us? Ask Jehovah to give us his spirit and wisdom to respond in a peaceful way. And what can we do if we realize that we should have responded better? Talk to Jehovah again and think about how we could handle the situation next time. If we do that, he will give us his holy spirit so that we can control ourselves and show mildness. Some biblical texts can help us speak mildly when tense or difficult situations arise. The holy spirit can cause us to remember those verses (John 14:26). For example, the book of Proverbs contains principles that help us be gentle (Prov. 15:18). It also shows us the advantages of controlling ourselves in stressful circumstances (Prov. 10:19; 17:27; 21:23; 25:15). w23.09 15 paras. 6, 7
When tense situations arise, how can knowing some biblical texts by heart help us? (Proverbs 15:1, 18).
Some biblical texts can help us speak mildly when tense or difficult situations arise. The holy spirit can cause us to remember those verses (John 14:26). For example, the book of Proverbs contains principles that help us be gentle (read Proverbs 15:1, 18). It also shows us the advantages of controlling ourselves in stressful circumstances (Prov. 10:19; 17:27; 21:23; 25:15).
What is good to keep in mind when someone questions our beliefs?
Insight can also help us (Prov. 19:11). The insightful person knows how to control himself when someone questions his beliefs. Let's take an example. When we see an iceberg, we only see the tip; the largest part is hidden under the water. The same thing can happen when someone asks us a question; Many times we do not know the real reason why he did it to us. Therefore, before responding, it is good to remember that we may not know why the person brought up the topic (Prov. 16:23).
How did Gideon show that he was insightful and gentle?
Let's think about Gideon. On one occasion, the men of Ephraim angrily reproached him for not inviting them to go with him to fight against Israel's enemies. What was hidden behind those reproaches? Could it be that their pride was hurt? In any case, Gideon was insightful, respected their feelings, and responded to them mildly. What was the result? “When he spoke to them thus, they became calm” (Judges 8:1-3).
What can help us react well when we are asked about our beliefs? (1 Peter 3:15).
Maybe a co-worker or classmate asks us where we stand on a moral issue. Sure, we want to defend our beliefs, but we must do so while respecting the other person's point of view (read 1 Peter 3:15). Something that can help us is to see the question as an opportunity to discover what worries the person, and not as an attack or criticism. Regardless of the reason why the person brought it up with us, it is good that we respond in a kind and calm way. That may lead her to question her own opinion. Our goal should always be to treat people with kindness, even if they speak harshly or sarcastically to us (Rom. 12:17).
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