Proverbs: Matters of Heart (Part 4)
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In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses the importance of managing one's heart, mind, and emotions. He emphasizes the need for discretion, slow anger, and the ability to overlook offenses in maintaining healthy relationships with others. Gregg argues that while emotions are not self-validating, they should still be examined and controlled in order to avoid irrational reactions. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to trust in God to handle even the smallest things in life.
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