The Soft Reply
Ideas for Christlike Communication
The world is growing ever more raucous – increasingly uncivil, loudmouthed, contentious, profane, and crude. At the same time Latter-day Saints are being urged to emulate the gentle master. While the big world may be beyond our power to reform, The Soft Reply sets forth a major principle that can transform one’s immediate spiritual environment, evoking an uplifting and refining influence that spreads into all one’s relationships. It is ever essential in marriage and with family members from toddlers to teenagers and beyond. It is appropriate in the realms of politics, sports, and church settings, and is even relevant to humor. The author explores the soft reply principle and sets forth workable aids, guides, and research, showing how readers can enhance their spirituality and sweeten their relationships with others.
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