You may find the following Proverbs to be obvious but, having them in the front of your mind when someone is temporarily angry or irrational could help to bring more productive conversation in the future?
I know many try to do this so keep on trying, God is cheering on peace makers.
Proverb 15:1 " A soft answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up trouble"
In a conversation or argument we have the power to control the direction. No matter who we are taking to we still can direct it. Just remember this Proverb (Word of wisdom).
OK Frank, suppose the guy is a complete idiot? This logic won't apply to him,what do we do?
Proverb 20:3 "It is honorable for a person to stop striving, since any fool can start a quarrel". (The wise one will stop the discussion until a better time no matter what they say)
Proverb 26:4-5 "Do not answer a fool according to his lack of sense or else you will be like him." (he will bring to to his level)
James 1:19 -I know, not a proverb but I love this one "Be quick to listen and slow to speak". This is one of the first things an experienced first responder does. They listen to and observe the situation around them. This information will help them to know what the response and intervention needs to be.
Proverb 13:3 Whoever guards his mouth shall preserve his life but whoever opens their lips wide shall have destruction." Watching what you say will keep a simpler and more peaceful life, but oral diarrhea will cause the contrary).
I hope these help promote more peaceable & productive conversations and decrease inappropriate responses.
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