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NASB | Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger resides in the bosom of fools. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. [James 1:19, 20] |
Bible Question: What are references to the issue of taking up an offense on behalf of another? |
Bible Answer: “Do not hurry yourself in your spirit to become offended,” says God’s Word, “for the taking of offense is what rests in the bosom of the stupid ones.” (Eccl. 7:9) The Scriptural way of handling serious personal differences is through calm and frank discussion. Can we really expect God’s blessing if we harbor resentment and fail to approach the person who we feel has wronged us? On the other hand, what if a fellow Christian confronts us about a problem, perhaps even falsely accusing us? “An answer, when mild, turns away rage,” says the Bible. (Prov. 15:1) The offending Israelite tribes mildly, yet clearly, explained their position, thus defusing what was undoubtedly an emotionally charged encounter with their brothers. Whether we take the initiative to approach our brother or he speaks to us about a problem, we might well ask ourselves, ‘What words, tone of voice, and demeanor will most likely promote peace?’ Accordingly, a pattern of using upbuilding speech when talking about fellow Christians will make it easier for us to restore peace when differences arise.—Luke 6:31. |
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