In a defensive and divided era, how can followers of Jesus reveal a better way of living, one that loves others as God loves us?
How can we positively impact our politically, relationally, and culturally fractured world? By abiding in the wisdom in Proverbs 15:1-- "A gentle answer turns away wrath."
Proposing a more civil way of being, author Scott Sauls encourages us to grow in love for Christ, who answers our hostility with kindness; nurture a softened heart; forsake an us-against-them mentality; and more.
Jesus has been gentle toward us so we have good reason to become gentle toward others, including those who treat us like enemies.
When Jesus comes to our house, he doesn’t do so merely to take our side.
Sometimes anger, when released from a place of health and love, is a furious force that accomplishes constructive and life-giving outcomes.
We cannot be happy and healthy and whole outside the blessed boundaries of God’s law any more than a fish can be happy and healthy and whole outside of water.
Only when we embody a bold gentleness will our outraged world begin to notice that we are distinctly his disciples.
