Proverbs 123:4 The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive.
My Thoughts
Oh I like pleasant words, don't you?!... You can win me over every time with pleasant words. If somebody wants me to do something and they ask in a pleasant manner with kindness I can hardly say no, if fact I jump at the chance to say yes. If they are demanding, or tell me to do something I am more likely to say no. Even if I say yes, I am much less likely to put my heart into the task. We all love somebody that we think understands us. We are more likely to listen to them... we are more likely to seek their advice. If these things work on how we react to others, they will also work on how others react to us. If we are understanding and pleasant, and people see us that way, the will be more receptive when we share the love of God. When we are understanding and pleasant people see God in us. Jesus was understanding and pleasant....Jesus was kind and His words were persuasive. People listened to Jesus. Jesus was full of wisdom and used His wisdom when dealing with people. Shouldn't we do the same?
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