Torah Daily: Daily Doses of Divine Guidance on the Parsha

Exploring Daily Torah Wisdom: Practical Life Lessons from Rabbi Solomon Sage's Podcast

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Welcome, dear listeners. Today, we explore a beautiful and timeless piece of wisdom from the Torah, specifically from the book of Proverbs. The verse we will focus on today is Proverbs 15:1, "A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.”
In our day-to-day interactions, we often encounter moments of tension. It could be a disagreement with a colleague, a misunderstanding with a friend, or a heated discussion with a family member. The Torah is guiding us here on how to react in such situations.
When faced with anger or hostility, our natural instinct might be to respond in kind. But the Torah urges us to resist this impulse. Instead, it advises us to respond with gentle and soft words. This approach, it assures us, will help to diffuse the situation and avoid escalating the conflict.
In practical terms, this means taking a moment before we respond in a heated situation. It means choosing our words carefully, with the aim of calming the situation rather than inflaming it. It means treating the other person with respect, even when we disagree with them.
And it's not just about avoiding conflict. Responding with gentleness is also a way of showing kindness and understanding. It's a way of acknowledging the other person's feelings, even when we don't agree with them. It's a way of building bridges instead of walls.
So, next time you find yourself in a tense situation, remember this piece of Torah wisdom. Choose your words carefully. Respond with gentleness. And see how it transforms the situation and your relationships.
Thank you for joining us today. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.