Proverbs teaches us how to use our words.
When someone is angry and yells, you could yell back. But that makes things worse! A gentle, kind answer can calm things down.
Our words are powerful. They can help people grow, like a tree of life, or they can hurt.
Key Verse
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.Proverbs 15:1, ESV
Talk About It
What can you say instead of yelling when you're upset?
Story Questions
What turns away anger?
A gentle answer
What does a harsh word do?
Stirs up anger
What is a gentle tongue like?
A tree of life
Try This Today
Squeeze some toothpaste onto a plate, then try to put it back in the tube. Talk about why our words matter.
Pray Together
God, help my words be gentle and kind. Amen.