YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48804401 “The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5 ) Gentleness… … defuses anger. “A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.” (Proverbs 15:1 ) “If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place, for calmness puts great offenses to rest.” (Ecclesiastes 10:4 ) … disables critics. “… when…
“Whenever you speak, or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law of love, the law that sets you free. So, YOU MUST SHOW MERCY TO OTHERS, or God will not show mercy to you when he judges you. But the person who shows mercy will stand without fear at the judgment, because mercy triumphs over judgment!” (James 2:12-13 )
YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48778741 “Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the Emperor.” (1 Peter 2:17 ) Show people dignity. Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. (Psalm 8:5 ) [ESV] …“You know it’s forbidden for a Jewish man to associate with or visit a foreigner. But God has shown me that I must not…