Soft Tongue
September 19, 2022
“Soft Tongue"
Blessings folk!
How do we speak?
How do we communicate?
Do we speak gently?
Do we speak patiently?
Do we speak lovingly?
Or, are we sharp?
Are we abrasive?
Are we combative?
Hear the Word of the Lord…
Pro 25:15
With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.
ESV
Note the truths.
A ruler can be persuaded.
But not by combative argument.
Persuasion, by definition, consist of patience.
Long-suffering.
Consistent speaking of truth.
A soft tongue will break a bone?
Yep.
Speaking the truth “softly”, without arrogance, pride, anger, etc.
Such will be as the drip of water upon a stone…over time erosion will take place.
A soft tongue, used patiently, will have the power even unto the breaking of bone!
Even the hardest of things can be accomplished with a soft tongue.
Remember…
Ecc 10:4
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place,
for calmness will lay great offenses to rest.
ESV
Be calm.
Speak softly.
Be patient.