![]() ![]() Not only does contentiousness harm others it harms ourselves as well. Note the result when the letter d is added to the front of the word anger. Unchecked anger-whether expressed verbally, physically, or both ways-can lead to a host of problems such as ill health, “road rage,” conflicts in the workplace, and damaged or disrupted relationships.Īdditionally, anger is sometimes perpetuated for generations when children learn from their parents that irrational, outraged behavior is acceptable and tolerated. Unfortunately, far too many individuals today are easily provoked. Do you want to be more Christlike and more successful in dealing with others? Then the word for today is- ‘Be slow to anger.A man can rather accurately be measured, it has been said, by the size of a thing that makes him angry. If you keep your voice soft, not only will you avoid becoming angry, but most likely you will prevent the other person from getting upset too. ![]() The research also proved that you can control another person’s tone of voice, depending on the tone you adopt. In the same way, a soft reply to an angry comment is like pouring the cool water of calmness on the fire of a hot temper.Ī Kenyon College speech research unit confirmed through a series of experiments that, when people are yelled at, they almost always yell back. The Bible says, ‘A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.’ (Proverbs 15:1 NKJV) Have you ever noticed how professional firefighters almost never fight fire with fire? Most times water is a much better tool. Even as His executioners nailed Him to the cross, He prayed, ‘Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.’ (Luke 23:34 KJV) Pretty amazing, isn’t it? So if you’re serious about following Jesus, you must learn to follow suit! He never retaliated or lashed out at people who wronged Him. He never became angry over what someone did to Him. Pay close attention to the occasions in Scripture when Jesus got angry (which are few), and something will immediately jump out at you. Take your Bible and read those Scriptures slowly, thoughtfully, and prayerfully. Solomon repeatedly advises us to be ‘slow to anger’ (Proverbs 14:29 15:18 16:32). ![]() ‘A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger allays contention.’ Proverbs 15:18 NKJV ![]()
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