Day 17 with Rachel Holvig | Proverbs 15

Main message: Proverbs 15 teaches that everyday choices—how we speak, our patience, and our willingness to seek and receive counsel—are where wisdom is formed and conflict is de-escalated. Practicing gentle speech, humility, and openness to correction builds a wiser, more Christlike life.

Key points:

• A gentle answer diffuses anger while harsh words escalate conflict.
• Patience and a calm tone can quickly settle quarrels; hot-temper stirs up conflict.
• Humility shows itself by seeking counsel; plans fail when made in isolation.
• Heeding corrective, life-giving feedback places one among the wise.
• Wisdom is cultivated in small, unglamorous daily choices, reinforced by regular Scripture/devotional practice.

Scriptures mentioned: Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 15:19, Proverbs 15:22, Proverbs 15:31