Problems with communication are a phenomenon each individual will ultimately experience. Every relationship will eventually reach an impasse where communications break down. An impasse occurs when a relationship becomes so emotionally charged, all motivation for rational discussion collapses.
When two strong-willed personalities are unwilling to admit bad judgement, a breakdown in communication follows suit. These individuals believe such an admission implies weakness or inferiority. Actually, honesty and truthfulness show integrity and strength of character, which prevent an impasse from taking place.
Proverbs 29:11 discourages permitting anger to evolve into rage, which destroys communications. Preventing a communication impasse begins with asking God for wisdom and applying that wisdom to accept the other person's perspective. As we seek forgiveness and reconciliation, the Lord Jesus Christ provides mercy for making that possible.
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Deliver me, O Lord, from deceitful lips, from a lying tongue.
What shall be given to you, and what more shall be done to you, you deceitful
tongue?
~Psalm 120:2-3 English Standard Version
Watch your words and hold your tongue; you’ll save yourself a lot of grief.
~Proverbs 21:23 The Message
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