Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 15:18

Friday, April 24, 2009

A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
— Proverbs 15:18

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Words to Say
Article by Phil Ware
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.

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Illustration of Proverbs 15:18 — A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.

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