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People often lose their temper over little things and verbally attack others.
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1) Feeling extremely frustrated with what had happened that didn't meet their expectations, they need to vent their anger and reestablish control.
2) Based on feelings and limited facts, they use harmful language and sarcasm to condemn, judge, blame, insult, and demand submission.
3) The bible calls them fools. But DON'T POINT FINGERS, we could be such a person from time to time.
** What does the bible say? **
Proverbs 18:2
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Prov 12:15-16
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
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What should Christians do when they are attacked?
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1) Apologize GENTLY if you are wrong. Do not argue EVEN if you are right.
2) Listen carefully to what they say, whether it makes sense or not. Don't interrupt unless you are asked to.
3) Forgive their harsh words and feel sorry for their emotional turmoil. Pray silently for them out of love.
4) Take steps to avoid the same situation in future. Ask God to help everybody to make the necessary changes.
** What does the bible say? **
James 1:19
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.
Eph 4:29
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Prov 15:1
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
Eph 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Phil 2:13-14
God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Do everything without complaining and arguing.
Reflection
People Naturally Demand Perfection
People often lose their temper over little things and verbally attack others.
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1) Feeling extremely frustrated with what had happened that didn't meet their expectations, they need to vent their anger and reestablish control.
2) Based on feelings and limited facts, they use harmful language and sarcasm to condemn, judge, blame, insult, and demand submission.
3) The bible calls them fools. But DON'T POINT FINGERS, we could be such a person from time to time.
** What does the bible say? **
Proverbs 18:2
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Prov 12:15-16
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
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What should Christians do when they are attacked?
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1) Apologize GENTLY if you are wrong. Do not argue EVEN if you are right.
2) Listen carefully to what they say, whether it makes sense or not. Don't interrupt unless you are asked to.
3) Forgive their harsh words and feel sorry for their emotional turmoil. Pray silently for them out of love.
4) Take steps to avoid the same situation in future. Ask God to help everybody to make the necessary changes.
** What does the bible say? **
James 1:19
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.
Eph 4:29
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Prov 15:1
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
Eph 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Phil 2:13-14
God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Do everything without complaining and arguing.
Reflection
People Naturally Demand Perfection
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