James tells us to
"Be swift to hear,
Slow to speak,
Slow to wrath..."
Words to live by.
How often do we truly listen?
Listen, not only with our ears,
But with our hearts?
Do we hear the anguish in our brother's words?
Do we understand what underlies words of cheer?
We must think before we speak,
Understand before we answer,
Feel before we offer a solution,
Share our love if nothing else.
Remember that anger for our own benefit
Is wrong.
Remember we are to be in control.
Remember that wrath because another has been harmed
Is justified.
Remember we may be the only glimpse of our faith
That another sees.
Let me heed the words of James.
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