arguing
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1A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.
23But avoid foolish and undisciplined questions, for you know that these produce strife. 24For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,
14And do everything without murmuring or hesitation.
19And so, let us pursue the things that are of peace, and let us keep to the things that are for the edification of one another.
22But the fruit of the Spirit is charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, forbearance, 23meekness, faith, modesty, abstinence, chastity. There is no law against such things.
10Among the arrogant, there are always conflicts. But those who do everything with counsel are ruled by wisdom.
22A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
9But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, as well as arguments against the law. For these are useless and empty.
30Do not contend against a man without cause, even though he has done no evil to you.
1Admonish them to be subordinate to the rulers and authorities, to obey their dictates, to be prepared for every good work, 2to speak evil of no one, not to be litigious, but to be reserved, displaying all meekness toward all men.
11A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
4Do not respond to the foolish according to his folly, lest you become like him.
1Whoever has a will to withdraw from a friend, seeks occasions; he shall be reproached at all times. 2The foolish do not accept words of prudence, unless you say what is already turning in his heart.