Sometimes you don't have to respond. You don't have to say a word. Just let people marinate on the words they've spoken to you to see if maybe they should be very glad you said nothing. Let them imagine all the harsh, embarrassing, and true things you could have said if you'd decided to abandon your filter and good home training. Let them simmer as they figure out when and how they're going to apologize...and then, when they do, (because their conscience will have a field day with them concerning their ridiculousness and grossly unfounded tirades toward those who don't deserve them), be ever gracious. Remember, God is always watching you to see how well you represent.
Save your strength for circumstances that matter. Yes. There is a time for righteous indignation, and when it comes, be your BEST righteous self.
Some people rage continuously; they look for a fight anywhere. You don't have to oblige. Let them fight themselves. That's where the real battle is--within themselves.
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