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Abraham Lincoln's secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, was angered by an army officer who accused him of favoritism. Stanton complained to Lincoln, who suggested that Stanton write the officer a sharp letter.
Stanton did, and showed the strongly worded missive to the president. "What are you going to do with it?" Lincoln inquired. Surprised, Stanton replied, "Send it." Lincoln shook his head. "You don't want to send that letter," he said. "Put it in the stove. That's what I do when I have written a letter while I am angry. It's a good letter and you had a good time writing it and feel better. Now burn it, and write
another."
Lincoln understood the age-old biblical principle that a soft answer turns away wrath. When we feel angry, we often feel justified in making sharp statements to the one that we are angry with. God has a better way, and it can help us move toward resolution and reconciliation.
Have a great day and God bless!
