Religious question. Please help!

[theRPGdude]

In what situations can I apply proverbs 15:1?

As to what it means and how does it affect us?

[Merita]

*gets Bible*

Proverbs 15:1....found!

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

It's the correct one?

[HashiramaDescendant]

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
Basically, it means that in many cases, lying about something can keep more peace than telling the truth because... well, the truth hurts, lad.

Oh yeah, this site is religion intolerant due to all of the controversial issues. I, however, see nothing wrong with your question. Hope I helped. ^^

[rikerslade]

If Merita has the right text, it basically means being rude and loud will only make a situation worse, but calm and polite words can make the situation better.

[theRPGdude]

Yeah you got it!

[Jack Spicer]

Basically, people are sensitive to certain words or how you say the words, so try to avoid pissing people off. Be nice.

[saw2097]

If Merita has the right text, it basically means being rude and loud will only make a situation worse, but calm and polite words can make the situation better.

Basically this.

[Sinfonia]

You can say anything you want, but really what matters is the way you say things. Be wise in the way you pick words.

[Shinobi Train]

A practical application would be something like this. Say someone's real mad at you over a serious issue, it could even turn violent maybe. You can amp up the situation and make things worse, or you could be calm and try to make peace.

[~Kobak~]

Hmm, I've had to learn this the hard way...people don't like when you spit the truth in their faces...

[cptenn94]

it means like if someone asks you a question, and you reply calmly then things will likely stay nice and calm,

but if you respond with anger then you are likely to stir up anger in the other person as well.....

[Exaar]

Meh i think the Harsh truth is better than a sweet lie.

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

Isn't lying a sin?

[CrazyOtaku]

I think it means that a kind word can calm down anger. Example, when someone's angry and yelling, if you yell back and get angry the anger level just rises. But stating a simple fact or reply in a more or less calm manner can calm said individual down. Thats what I get from it anyway.

['Nāpalm]

quite the interesting passage

[Natsu Titania]

If Merita has the right text, it basically means being rude and loud will only make a situation worse, but calm and polite words can make the situation better.

agreed

[~WastelandSociety~]

Meh i think the Harsh truth is better than a sweet lie.


Isn't lying a sin?

It's not a lie.

It's what tone/words you use.

If you answer in an angry way or use foul language,etc then all you're doing is making the situation bad.
You can tell the truth but say it calmly.