by Jeffrey Bush
“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.” (Proverbs 19:11)
Discretion is the quality of behaving or speaking in such a manner to be careful not to offend someone or reveal private information. It’s carefulness, caution, tactfulness, or diplomacy. And it’s this mindset that causes a person to defuse the bomb of anger instead of causing it to ignite quicker and with more damage. A person’s discretion will allow them to put off their anger.
On the same token, a man’s honor (glory) is to pass over an offense or wrongdoing. Has anyone ever wronged you? Has anyone ever offended you? It is honorable to let it go instead of retaliating. The next time you are offended or done wrongly, be honorable instead of horrific. Use discretion instead of disgust. Be a good example instead of a bad one. Learn to defuse argumentative bombs instead of causing a bigger blasts. It is actually more honorable to let something go than to stand up for yourself. Learn to let it go!
