Proverbs 14:17
A man who is quick tempered will do foolish things because he refuses to use self-control. Getting angry is not the main problem. The problem lies deeper than the surface. The Bible says a lot about anger and it teaches us not to let the sun go down upon our wrath ( Ephesians 4:26). That very same verse also says be angry and do not sin. There are definitely times in life where we are going to get angry, so anger in itself is not a sin. There is a such thing as righteous anger. Letting anger control you is the real problem. It's always wise to think before you respond. A man who is easily angered will react quickly and most likely do something that he later regrets. He ends up being hated by others. He also will not have many close friends because of the foolish things that he has done in his anger. Chances are you will have an opportunity to get angry today. I encourage you to utilize the fruit of the Spirit that is self-control and think before you react to any situation. Thinking may lead you to prayer and prayer leads you to the response God would have you to make!
