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October 12, 2014 By MississippiMom

When {and HOW} to Stop a Quarrel

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Sometimes I just need to stop. There are some things I just need to drop.

Like when I am angry with my husband and just want to say “one more thing.”

Or when I feel the need to remind him of “last time…”

I may think I need to say more, but wisdom thinks otherwise.

“Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” (Proverbs 17:9)

You see, if I want to show love, I will let it go.

Do I really want an argument? It certainly seems that way sometimes because often I could end the argument before it even begins. And, I should.

Proverbs 17:14 says, “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.”

See, most of the time I don’t want to start a war with my words, but I say them anyway.

It’s crazy, and it’s wrong.

God’s word says, “Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin.” (Proverbs 17:19)

I don’t want to be like that. I don’t want to seek out something sinful.

So…

I should stop. Especially when everything in me knows it.

I should stay. Calm. Cool. Committed.

I should strive. For peace. For unity. For us.

After all, “Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent and discerning if they hold their tongues.” (Proverbs 17:28)

 

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