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Humility places God and neighbor before you; rather than, “Me first,” say “You first.”

Humility allows peace and harmony, dissipates anger, heals wounds, and regards human dignity.

“It is better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.” (Proverbs 16:19)

Humility brings wisdom and pride dishonor.

“But the greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts himself shall be humbled and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.” (Matthew 23:11-12)

“Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:2-4)

To be loved, we must love; to be respected, we must respect everybody; to be fulfilled, we must share generously.

Words may influence human relationships, including war or peace, and gossip harms someone’s reputation.

Anger is an emotional response to events, which may block communication and escalate hostility.

Do not react to annoyance and disappointment with anger.

“A fool always loses his temper, but a wise man holds it back.” (Proverbs 29:11)

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.” (James 1:19-20)

A grudge deprives us of energy, consumes us with hatred, deprives enjoyment of life, clouds our judgment and may spark revenge.

“‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:18)

“An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.” (Proverbs 29:22)

We may break a hatred cycle and convert our enemies into friends when we show empathy and love.

“There is a saying, ‘Love your friends and hate your enemies.’ But I say: Love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way you will be acting as true sons of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good and sends rain on the just and on the unjust too. If you love only those who love you, what good is that? Even scoundrels do that much. If you are friendly only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even the heathen does that. But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” (Matthew 5:43-48)

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