I know from first hand experience that it is all to easy to get angry quickly and say something that you regret. After the incident is over, you wish that you would have stopped to think before speaking words that ended up being hurtful to another person. Our Proverb for the day gives us a warning. In Proverbs 14:29 we read, "Whoever is patient has great understanding, but the one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
This is just one of several Proverbs that warn us to be slow to speak. We don't want to fly off the handle even when someone makes us angry. Getting angry and responding in anger can lead to a whole host of negative consequences.
Some people make it a practice to count to ten before speaking when they know that they are very upset. Others will take a deep breath in and out before speaking. This allows the person to think about their response before just responding in anger with the first thing that pops into their mind.
If you encounter someone who is really upsetting you, it is best to walk way instead of getting involved in a conflict.
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