Returning insult for insult is easy—and destructive. The Fathers held that Christian men must resist the reflex to strike back. We’re called to bless, not brawl.
You don’t have to win the argument. You have to win the man.
Suggestions for the Day
- Practice restraint in one confrontation today.
- Let your answer be calm and measured, even if the other side isn’t.
- Remember: dignity disarms more than retaliation ever could.
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