5 So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!
No I am not adding flowery languages to my daily speech but it is words spoken that were meant for good but misinterpreted and not taken well. In this instance should I be angry? Angry that I was misunderstood and feel that it's injustice done on me and lash back at the person so as to 振一口气？
I think the Lord has been gracious to teach me to apologize when need be instead of reacting because I want to show how the other party was wrong but to eat the humble pie and let the debris settle even before attempting to clarify things. It is a frustrating feeling. But this taught me to be wise in the words I choose and not be presumptuous that my intent will always be read correctly. With the brushes I already had, I can only ask the Lord to be one to resolve them. And I do pray that such brushes will not be a regular feature in my life...
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