“Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.”

Proverbs 15:4 NLT

10 ways we can show gentleness:

1. Be considerate of others’ feelings and needs:

When we do this we can then look for ways to meet those needs, and truly help work through those feelings.

2. Show empathy:

Empathy is acknowledging another person’s point of view, to understand their feelings.

3. Be Patient:

As Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) says, “Be patient with each other, making allowances for each other’s faults because of your love.”

4. Remember the Golden Rule:

Treat others the way we would like to be treated.

5. Speak respectfully to everyone: Consider others as important and worthy of kind regard. Watch our tone so that what we have to say will be well received.

6. Seek peace by searching for solutions and common ground

7. Be a calm presence.

8. Act with tenderness and love.

9. Listen more than we speak or act (James 1:19).

10. Be humble as we serve and care for others.

Erick Bouwmeester