Preventing Strife

"He who is slow to anger has great understanding,

but he who is quick-tempered exalts folly."

Proverbs 14:29

The one who "flies off the handle" is sure to make a crash landing.

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"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

Proverbs 15:1

You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

Stirring "road apples" only raises a stink.

Fanning the flames will not make the fire go out.

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"A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but the slow to

anger pacifies contention."

Proverbs 15:18

It's hard to become embroiled in a dispute when one throws cold water on it.

There's often plenty of fuel for a fire--so don't light a match.

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"Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him. Answer a fool as his folly deserves, lest he be wise in his own eyes."

Proverbs 26:4-5

Don't dignify a foolish question with a serious response.

Never wrestle with a pig because you both get muddy, but the pig loves it.