A Gentle Answer

There are so many times when we will have the opportunity to not only avoid conflict but bring peace. How do we do this? By our gentleness. We avoid entering into conflict, seeking instead to understand another person and perhaps even to minister to their need in some way. When they are critical or harsh with us we follow the Scriptural counsel, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Proverbs 15:1).

Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center.  He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis.  If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website.  Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You.  He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.