Expressing Disagreement

            In a dispute, it can be hard to be kind. A professor by the name of Parson was engaged in an argument with a man. Professor Parson grew so sarcastic that he exasperated the gentleman with whom he argued.

            At last, the man said, “Professor, I am going to have to walk away because my opinion of you is a perfectly contemptible one.”

            Professor Parson replied, “I never knew any opinion of yours, sir, which was not contemptible.”

            “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Prov. 15:1.) ESV

The Secret to a Long Life

            An old joke goes like this:

            A fellow who just reached his 120th birthday was giving a press conference to the assembled media.

            "Excuse me, sir," one of the reporters said, "but how did you come to live to be 120?

"It's actually quite simple," the old feller replied. "I just never argue."

            "That's impossible," the reporter responded. "There must be something else, like diet, or meditation, or something. Just not arguing won't keep you alive for 120 years!"

            The old fellow stared hard at the reporter for several seconds.

            "Hmmm," he finally shrugged, "maybe you're right."

 Do everything without grumbling or arguing… (Phil. 2:14.)