Benefits of the soft answer

This thing of talk without thinking happens very often, people with their harsh words, tend to offend others regardless of the damage they cause to their neighbor.

People who act with patience attend to behave correctly before others, giving example to others, so that they can practice the same.

In our daily lives, words play a fundamental role. With them we can build, encourage, and heal, but with them we can also destroy, discourage, and deeply wound hearts. Many conflicts, divisions, and broken relationships begin with a word spoken at the wrong time, in the wrong tone, and without wisdom. Speaking without thinking is often the result of a heart filled with impatience, pride, or uncontrolled emotions.

The Bible constantly teaches us that self-control and patience are marks of spiritual maturity. A person who knows how to wait, who reflects before speaking, demonstrates a character that has been shaped by God. On the other hand, those who allow their emotions to rule their tongue often end up regretting their words, because once spoken, words cannot be taken back.

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:1

A person with a soft answer appeases the anger of others, but everyone who has a rough word attends to behave very incorrectly, and this causes anger and contention in them, which hurts people.

This proverb shows us a simple but powerful truth: the way we respond can either calm a tense situation or make it explode. A gentle response has the ability to disarm anger, while harsh words only add fuel to the fire. Many arguments could be avoided if we learned to respond calmly, even when we feel offended or misunderstood.

People are going from day to day from bad to worse, but who is it that causes these things to happen? Well, satan, he takes advantage of people being angry to do them what he wants.

The enemy knows that an angry heart is an open door. When people allow anger to control their words, they become instruments of division. Satan uses uncontrolled tongues to sow discord in families, churches, friendships, and communities. That is why it is so important for believers to remain alert and guard not only their actions, but also their speech.

The proverbist mentioned each of the things with which he was: People who were angry at anything, others had various ways of how to act towards others.

Throughout the book of Proverbs, we see constant contrasts between the wise and the foolish. The wise person seeks peace, listens before responding, and fears the Lord. The foolish person reacts impulsively, speaks without restraint, and ignores the consequences of his words. This distinction is not merely intellectual, but deeply spiritual.

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Proverbs 15:2

This is the benefit of the soft response, if we act with wisdom from above, and continue to practice the good work of the Lord, then we can solve any type of situation. A wise man is understood and listens to the voice of the Lord to be able to continue forward, but the foolish man with insulting words insults, looks for problems, and lives questioning what the wise and obedient man says. That’s why it’s good that you’re wise and let go of the anger and practice the good, and we will be fine every day.

Wisdom from God teaches us that the tongue should be guided by love, humility, and discernment. When we allow the Holy Spirit to govern our words, our speech becomes a tool of blessing rather than harm. Choosing soft answers is not a sign of weakness, but of strength, maturity, and obedience to God. If we learn to control our tongue, we will experience peace in our relationships and honor the Lord with our lives.