“Restrict the expression of your anger, to the incident that provoked it. Be as critical or annoyed as you like.” but make sure your words ...
“Restrict the expression of your anger, to the incident that provoked it. Be as critical or annoyed as you like.” but make sure your words remain focused on the incident that made you angry in the first place. If you do that, you will probably not say anything permanently damaging to yourself or others. - Joseph Telushkin
The point is what we do with our anger. Do we control it, or does it control us? Paul also sets limits to our anger by saying we should never let the sun go down on it. In other words, don’t go to bed angry.
Ephesians 4:26-27 (KJV) Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil.
For some of us, anger has always been a problem, getting it under control is a huge challenge. It’s like trying to leash train a dog that’s always been allowed to run wild. At first the dog will strain at the leash, pulling you down the street and barking at every other dog in sight.
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But if you’re patient and persistent and know even a little bit about dogs, you will eventually be able to train it to walk beside you. You can do something similar with your anger.
If you have a hard time putting your anger on a leash, consider getting help, perhaps taking a course in anger management. And don’t forget that another name for the Holy Spirit is the Helper. Ask God to guide you through the power of the Spirit, helping you to learn how to control your anger so it no longer controls you.
Prayer: Father, forgive me for the ways I have let anger control me. Teach me how to be angry without sinning. Guide me by the power of your Spirit, and help me to change.
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