He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
Proverbs 16:32 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.16.32.NASB1995
Anger. This is an issue that everyone has dealt with at some point in their lives. I trust that some anger has been demonstrated in outbursts unbecoming of a “Christian”. I’ll admit I have lost my temper and spoken words of anger.
Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions,
Galatians 5:19-20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.19.NASB1995
As I was meditating on Proverbs 16:32, the question came to mind, “How does anger affect my walk with God?”
Anger puts me in the driver’s seat, dethrowning God. I have taken control of my life instead of trusting God.
Anger is pride. Why am I angry? Because what I believe you think or say about me is wrong. Jesus was accused of many things that were not true. Who I am is who God says I am. I am to be humble, not self-centered. It is not about “me” but all about God!
Letting go of anger means we, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, can control the situation.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.15.1.NASB1995
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
Proverbs 14:29 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.14.29.NASB1995
Lord God, help me to turn from anger, a deed of the flesh.
🌹for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
James 1:20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.20.NASB1995
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