Proverbs 15

"The path of life leads upward for the wise; they leave the grave behind. The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of....."

"Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live. The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the..."

"A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger. Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour...."

"A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare."

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

"All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast."

"Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred."

"Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred. "

"A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel."

"The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. "

"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed."

"A man finds joy in giving an apt reply — and how good is a timely word!"

"The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good."

"The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor."

"The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit."

"The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. "

"Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!"

"Humiliation of soul always brings a positive blessing with it. If we empty our hearts of self God will fill them with his love. He who desires close....."

"Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success."

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 15:23 -- A man finds joy in giving an apt reply -- and how good is a timely word!

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 15:4 -- The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 15:1 -- A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

What can I as a believer in Jesus actually do to make a difference in the tasteless and vile language that comes from every side, quarter, and position? Phil Ware shares how the Holy Spirit convicted him about the kind of speech he, and we must use in a world that has gone crazy at attacking each other.

"A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother. . . . Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish..."

What's a mom to do? A mom reminds us how to use a gentle answer to deal with a difficult problem.

Why do we take ourselves so seriously? We take ourselves way too seriously and end up adding unnecessary stress to our lives.

So how do you overcome a conflict with your dog and other friends? Sometimes words fail and kind actions have to rule the day!

Isn't there anything nice to say? Rubel Reminds us that there are nearly always good things to say about others if we will look and most folks need something kind and encouraging said to them.

How happy are you ... really? How happy are you today? You can be happier if you will take care of your soul!

Let's worship today, praising God and asking for the help of the Holy Spirit as we seek to respond to people as Jesus did! Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in online, virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos to help us understand how to give fitting replies to others in different conversation contexts.

When did soft-pedaling wrong answers become acceptable? Sometimes we go overboard in trying not to correct, disappoint, or change someone.

What's the difference between loquats and apricots? Different kinds of trees fulfill different needs, just like we need different kinds of friends.