Capstone Capsules

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” – Proverbs 15:1

The Scriptures are replete with Instructions for IMPACTFUL COMMUNICATION: “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Pro.15:1). Today’s meditation passage contrasts the features of wise and foolish speech. Intentional and gracious communication can lead to peace and healing, while harsh and careless words cause conflict and destruction. Here are six notable insights on impactful communication:

“I will bless the LORD AT ALL TIMES; His praise shall continually be in my mouth” – Psalm 34:1

“Now godliness with CONTENTMENT is great gain” – 1 Timothy 6:6

“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved…” – 1 Thessalonians 5:23

“He who walks with INTEGRITY walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will become known” – Proverbs 10:9

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience” – James 1: 2-3

“And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance” – Romans 5:3

“But the FRUIT of the SPIRIT is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” – Galatians 5:22

“For bodily exercise profits a little, but GODLINESS is PROFITABLE for all things…” – 1 Timothy 4:8a

“Therefore, if anyone is IN CHRIST, he is a NEW CREATION…”– 2 Corinthians 5:17a