Gently

   A gentle answer turns away wrath,
   But a harsh word stirs up anger.
                                                 --Proverbs 15:1

When is it easier to answer gently?
When is it a challenge?

The gentle answer is not only 'how' you answer, but also descriptive of the 'content' of your answer. If you have ever experienced a sharp, cutting jab that is spoken with a soft and controlled voice, you know that that was not a gentle answer.

A gentle manner with words that are fitting; that is a gentle answer.

• It is easier to offer a gentle answer when you truly desire peace instead of strife.
• It is easier to offer a gentle answer when you have a sincere concern for the other person.
• It is easier to offer a gentle answer when you are deeply devoted to Jesus.
• It is easier to offer a gentle answer when you stand in awe of your Creator.

Perhaps is could be summed up...
It is easier to offer a gentle answer when you are not so wrapped up in yourself.

   Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
                                                                                                                                --Jesus