– Kindness is spiritual courage, not weakness.
There’s a kind of strength that doesn’t raise its voice. It doesn’t flex, dominate, or crush. It simply chooses restraint. Kindness in the face of chaos—especially when everything in you wants to clap back—isn’t weakness. It’s war strategy. It’s emotional maturity. It’s spiritual grit.
We’ve been conditioned to think that defending ourselves means we’ve won. That the louder voice commands the room. That the sharpest comeback makes us strong. But Proverbs 15:1 (NLT) humbles all of that:
“A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.”
Sometimes the greatest strength you can show is staying calm when the moment dares you to be anything but. And let’s be honest—there are moments when kindness feels unfair. Like you’re letting people off the hook. Like your silence or softness makes you invisible. But it doesn’t.
A soft answer shows you’ve mastered your words. That your peace isn’t up for grabs. That you refuse to engage in emotional ping pong just because someone handed you a paddle.
Jesus embodied this. He had all power, yet often responded with questions. With presence. With pause. That doesn’t mean He didn’t speak truth—He did. But He knew when to speak with thunder and when to speak with tears.
Soft doesn’t mean passive. It means controlled. And anything under control is powerful.
So the next time someone pushes, provokes, or misinterprets your gentleness as weakness—remember: you’re not small. You’re just spiritually strong enough not to sink to their level. That’s not being soft. That’s being secure.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.