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January 7th                          
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Tactfully Speaking

“Be kindly and affectionate to one another with brotherly love,
in honor giving preference to one another.”

Romans 12:10
 

The following story illustrates the importance of tact:

“The new minister’s family was presented with a pie baked by one of the congregation who was a rather poor cook. The pie was inedible, so the minister’s wife threw it into the garbage. The preacher was faced with the problem of thanking the lady, while at the same time being truthful. After much thought, he sent the following note: ‘Dear Mrs. Jones: Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful. I can assure you that a pie like that never lasts long at our house!’”

Do you use tact when you speak to others?
 
Thought for the Day:

“The more right you are,
The more careful you should be to express your opinion tactfully.
The other fellow never likes to be proven wrong.”
                                                                                        --John Luther