‘Be Patient And Softly Spoken.’
Proverbs 25:15.
a) By long forbearance.
b) By patience.
c) A ruler can be persuaded.
d) By soft speech.
e) Bones can be broken.
(Through this QT I find the wise necessity to Be Patient And Softly Spoken)
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‘Little Town Of Bethlehem.’
Matthew 2:6.
a) Bethlehem is not least among the ruling cities of Judah.
b) 2 Samuel 23:15. Bethlehem was famous for its water.
c) A Ruler (Christ) will come from you.
d) He will be the Shepherd for God’s People Israel. (And all the Gentiles who are God’s People too)
(This Second one encourages me how God so often has plans for insignificant people and places: Little Town Of Bethlehem)
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Chris.
The power of soft speech is quite amazing! Here it says even bones can be broken, strong wills can be changed and bullies can stop their bullying. When Jesus taught we read that He did not raise His Voice and yet He spoke with great authority. Let us remember the power of soft speech and value it.
