HOW TO AVOID ARGUMENTS
SHHHHH!
That's about it. Just be quiet. Too many times we're so anxious to say what we believe about a given situation when we would be better off to just listen, truly listen to what's being said without formulating our rebuttal or response. Most of us are adamant when it comes to wanting to get our "two cents worth" into the conversation. We would all be wise to learn this:
The man of few words and settled mind is wise; therefore, even a fool is thought to be wise when he is silent. It pays him to keep his mouth shut. Proverbs 17:27 (TLB)
And James, the brother of our Lord gives us this advice:
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19 (NLT)
That is the key to good communication and good communication is the key to peace and harmony in any relationship.
Until tomorrow,
Pastor Steve
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