2025 Q4 L11 Bonus - A soft answer

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The Psychology of the Soft Answer | Proverbs 15:1 & Joshua 22:21–29 | Bible Talk Insight Why is it so hard to stay calm when we feel falsely accused? In this Bonus Episode of Bible Talk Insight, “The Psychology of the Soft Answer,” we explore what happens inside the human heart when tensions rise—and how God’s Word teaches us a better way. 🔑 Focus TextsProverbs 15:1 – “A gentle answer turns away wrath.”Joshua 22:21–29 – The Eastern tribes respond to serious accusations without exploding in anger. 🧠 In this less than 15 minute study we cover: 1️⃣ The Human TendencyOur natural reaction to false accusation is sharp retaliation, defensiveness, and counter-attack. We look at why this is so instinctive and how it often makes conflict worse. 2️⃣ The Spiritual Response (Joshua 22:21–29)The Eastern tribes listen first, then answer carefully. No interrupting. No shouting. Their calm reply is a living illustration of Proverbs 15:1. 3️⃣ Theological Depth – “God Knows”They appeal to the Lord’s knowledge of the heart, not just human opinion. Their motive was to preserve unity, not break it—an echo of God’s own patience with His people from the Exodus onward. 4️⃣ Practical Psychology of a Soft AnswerWe connect Bible truth with real-life situations:Church board discussionsFamily disputes and marriage tensionFriendship misunderstandingsLearn how listening, slowing down, and remembering “God knows the heart” can transform the emotional climate in the room. 5️⃣ Practical Tools for Everyday LifeQuestions to ask before you reactHow to pause and pray instead of pounceWays to give people a “second chance” instead of writing them off because of their past or their family background If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I hadn’t said that,” this episode is for you. 👍 Like, share, and subscribe if you want more Christ-centred, practical Bible teaching on communication, emotions, and conflict resolution.Keywords / SEO (woven through the episode) psychology of the soft answer, Proverbs 15:1, Joshua 22:21–29, gentle answer, soft answer turns away wrath, Bible conflict resolution, Christian communication, dealing with false accusations, church board conflict, family disputes, emotional control, biblical psychology, heart motives, God knows the heart, witness of stone, Joshua 22, Exodus pattern, Bible Talk Insight, Answers From ScriptureHashtags (YouTube) #BibleTalkInsight #SoftAnswer #Proverbs15 #Joshua22 #BibleStudy #ChristianLife #ConflictResolution #ChristianCommunication #EmotionalHealth #FaithAndRelationships #ChurchLife #FamilyConflict #BibleTeaching #AnswersFromScripture

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