Gentle Speech ( Internet Anger)

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I am pretty sure I am not the only one who did some type of (negative) overshare on Facebook or on other social media. Perhaps, a comment on Twitter or way past popular sites like Myspace or Friendster. Am I giving away my age? :/

Yes, Myspace was the thing when I was in college. The Internet was not yet as crazy and well known as it is now. Oh, I did just give away my age. Oh well. :/

Let me share an example for my writing. Of course I am not going to call myself out. I am not stupid! But, I will say this. There are times when I maybe post my praise for the Chicago Cubs for winning a game or whatever.

I remember sometimes I used to post Cubs games for fun. I would post the plays and stats of the game on Facebook. Anyway! This was way before the Cubs were even good. Pre-years-winner of the World Series!

I remember when I would post sonething nice about the Chicago Cubs. I believe it was the game when Moises Alou could have caught the out that would have sent them to the World Series. But, Steve Bartman happened. Yeah, that name isn't liked by many lol.

For you younger listeners, let me just say it was a strong bad case of "keep your hands to yourself, Steve Bartman!" lol

And, boy would that attract non Chicago Cubs fans to post things too. How ever, these non Chicago Cubs fans mostly Chicago White Sox fans would post not nice comments.

I remember this was around the time after the Chicago White Sox won the World Series. So, you can imagine how ugly things may have went between fans of the CWS and CC.

Internet anger is real folks. And, I think it can hurt a person just as much as if it was face-to-face. Maybe worse? Depending on the other person's mental state.

Friends, if you guys haven't gotten the gist of this writing yet? Let me bluntly clarify. Basically, it's simple. Have gentle speech. Or, be gentle when you speak. I mean when speaking to anyone. About anything. Yeah at all times

Oops, let me say that part again. Because it's not simple. Talk about easier said than done! Saying, that one Should be speaking with gentle words to someone is not the same as actually Doing the speaking in a gentle way. Friends watch your tone! Was that gentle?

Let me end with this. -What comes to mind is what Paul said to Timothy. Here is an excerpt from a Daily Bread reading.-Paul’s wise advice to Timothy gave the same caution. “Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone” (2 Timothy 2:23–24).

“Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth” (v. 25). - Patricia Raybon

Proverbs 15:1

“A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.”

Titus 3:2

To speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.

1 Peter 3:15

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Psalm 18:35

You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great

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