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A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath: Discipline, Words, and a Cheerful Heart | Proverbs 13–15
Episode Overview
How do our words and our inner life shape who we become? In this episode we walk through Proverbs 13 through 15. These chapters teach that genuine love includes discipline and correction, and that our desires and motivations quietly shape our character.
Proverbs 15 zeroes in on emotional wisdom: a gentle answer turns away wrath, a harsh word stirs up anger, and a cheerful heart brings healing while a crushed spirit drains us. The wise listen and accept correction; fools despise it.
Key Themes
• Loving discipline that leads to life
• How desires shape character
• The gentle…
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