What are the consequences of being passive with wrong and aggressive towards what’s right?
If passive, embrace assertiveness rather than live in denial, there are potential consequences of passivity. One might argue that in relationships, passivity seems harmless, although it may be, unless imparted towards the wrong person or cause.
On the contrary, when we exhibit aggression towards the right person or cause, the measure of them is made based on their refusal to accept aggression. When our zeal for anything is coupled with excessive aggression expressed towards the wrong person, it has an unintended negative outcome. They simply will not tolerate what you did when you were passive earlier in life.
Passive-aggressive behavior is a reference to a pattern of indirect expression of feelings within social interactions. Where an individual may express their frustration or resistance covertly rather than openly. Wounded from their past, they use sarcasm, procrastination, intentional inefficiency, and withholding information or cooperation. All of this comes with subtle insults, alienation, and disconnection.
There are instances that we may unintentionally display passive-aggressive behavior, and direct it towards those not deserving of such treatment, running the risk of pushing them away. Realizing one’s own behavior sometime comes after the departure of the victim of escalated hostility aimed at them.
By God’s wisdom, find balance between being passive and showing grace towards someone, and standing firm in truth, when asserting one’s self, coupled with appropriate aggression. Remain mindful of the importance of every situation, vital that we ensure that unrelated past matters do not influence a response to what is happening now.
(Proverbs 15:1) Tells us that, our response can defuse and pacify, while harsh aggressiveness provokes or stirs anger. (Proverbs 16:24) says that when we speak with grace and kindness, it has a powerful effect on others. Don’t act it out, talk it out!
Proverbs 15:1
New International Version
15 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1
King James Version
15 “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1
Living Bible
15 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words cause quarrels.”
Proverbs 16:24
New International Version
24 “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
Proverbs 16:24
King James Version
24 “Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
Proverbs 16:24
Living Bible
24 “Kind words are like honey—enjoyable and healthful.”