How to Be Assertive Without Being Harsh
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Episode How to Be Assertive Without Being Harsh
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 25:11–15
What do you do when you need to say something hard—but you don’t want to become harsh in the process? Proverbs gives us a surprising picture of strength: words that are clear and truthful, yet governed by patience, wisdom, and love. You’ll learn:
*Why speaking gently doesn’t mean avoiding hard conversations *How to tell the difference between assertiveness, aggression, and silence *Why overexplaining can become an attempt to control someone’s response *What trustworthy words sound like when something difficult needs to be said *One question to help you speak with less force without sacrificing truth
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