What part can discernment play in answering a taunt from a peer? Jesus often gave a brief reply when little good would have been accomplished by saying more.
مَثَلًا ،‏ رَدًّا عَلَى ٱلسُّؤَالِ أَعْلَاهُ ٱلْمُتَعَلِّقِ بِمُمَارَسَةِ ٱلْجِنْسِ ،‏ يُمْكِنُ أَنْ تَقُولَ بِكُلِّ بَسَاطَةٍ :‏ « أَجَلْ » ،‏ أَوْ « هذِهِ مَسْأَلَةٌ خَاصَّةٌ » .‏