The Bible does not tell us that we should not feel angry. It points out that we should handle our anger correctly. If we vent our anger thoughtlessly, we may hurt people and destroy relationships. Yet, if we bottle anger up, it can cause us to become bitter and can destroy us from within. We should deal with our anger immediately in a way that builds up our relationships. When we nurse our anger, we will give the devil an opportunity to divide us. Do not let a day end before we begin to work on mending our relationships.
Are we angry with someone right now?
What can we do to resolve our differences?
Work on it straight away, right this minute.
“ANGER” – is just one letter short of the word ‘DANGER’.
When we lose control we also lose respect.
When we lose control, we risk losing the chance to find a constructive solution.
On the other hand, anger toward human suffering is generally a catalyst to seek change.
A quick temper can be like a fire out of control, burning us, and everyone else in its path. Anger brings division! It sometimes causes hasty decisions that may cause bitterness and guilt. And yet, anger, in itself, is not wrong. Anger can be a legitimate action to injustice and sin. Always look for the cause. Can we feel ourselves getting angry? Are we reacting to something evil that needs to be put right? Or are we responding selfishly to a personal insult? Learn to control our temper and ask God to help us. Channel our feelings into effective action. Conquer selfish anger through humility and repentance. Ask the Lord to help us with this.
We need to recognise the things we cannot control. We cannot control other people’s attitudes and actions. Be very careful when, where and how we vent. Our words can come back and bite us. Learn to keep our distance from angry people. Being angry can be contagious!
God bless you as you mull over this week’s reflection. Ditch the anger and start now. Learn when it is cool to be angry for a good cause and learn to be angry without sinning. Think about things overnight and then perhaps be silent anyway when anger is not righteous!
If I say everything I think, I can slay people in my path.
I should be asking myself if it is helpful or hurtful?
And what about my timing and voice tone?
You see, only fools vent – the wise quietly hold back.
Knowing when to speak is more important than knowing what to say!
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