00:00What if walking away from an argument is actually a sign of strength?
00:04Proverbs 15 verse 1 says a gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
00:11It's easy to react when someone hurts or frustrates us.
00:15A harsh word can quickly become another harsh word,
00:18and before we know it a small disagreement becomes a major conflict.
00:22But God calls us to respond differently.
00:26Pause before reacting.
00:28Pray before speaking.
00:30Choose gentleness.
00:31You don't have to win every argument.
00:34Sometimes protecting the relationship and protecting your peace is more important than proving you're right.
00:39Let's pray.
00:41Lord, give me wisdom in difficult conversations.
00:44Help me control my words and respond with patience, gentleness, and grace.
00:49Amen.
00:50You don't have to respond to every battle.
00:52Sometimes peace is the victory.
00:54You don't have to respond to every battle.
00:54You don't have to respond to every battle.
00:54You don't have to respond to every battle.
