Sunday, November 16 The one slow to anger is better than a mighty man, and the one controlling his temper than one conquering a city.​—Prov. 16:32.

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Sunday, November 16

The one slow to anger is better than a mighty man, and the one controlling his temper than one conquering a city.—Prov. 16:32.

 

How do you feel when a workmate or a schoolmate asks you about your beliefs? Do you feel nervous? Most of us do. But such a question may offer insight into the other person’s thinking or beliefs, giving us an opportunity to share the good news. At times, though, a person may raise a question in a challenging manner. That should not surprise us. After all, some have been misinformed about our beliefs. (Acts 28:22) Furthermore, we are living in “the last days,” a time when many are “not open to any agreement” and are even “fierce.” (2 Tim. 3:1, 3) You may wonder, ‘How can I be gentle and gracious when someone challenges my Bible-based beliefs?’ What will help you? In a word—mildness. A mild person does not get easily upset but is able to control himself when faced with frustrations and uncertainties. w23.09 14 ¶1-2

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It’s normal to feel a little tense when someone asks about your faith, especially if their tone isn’t friendly. But moments like that can reveal what’s really on their mind, and sometimes even open a small door for the good news. Not everyone approaches us kindly — some have only heard rumors, and these times we live in don’t make people any softer. That’s why mildness matters so much. It keeps your spirit calm when the conversation isn’t. It lets you answer with clarity instead of heat, and it shows the other person — even the difficult one — what Jehovah’s way actually feels like.