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| Model of the Temple - Jerusalem Jesus got angry at the Temple money changers. See Matthew 21:12 Is our anger ever righteous? |
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. James 1:19-21
James
said…You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
I feel like he is talking to kids—not grown adult Christians. When I was
growing up I had a bad temper, that I blamed on my Irish heritage. Mostly, I
would blow up at my brothers and sister…and myself—then at my children later in
life! Poor kids. When I became a Christian and later as I rededicated my life
to Christ, God really got hold of my tongue and my temper. I praise Him for the
grace He has shown to me…and the taming of my temper. I am a good example that human
anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. It is by God’s grace
and mercy that I am saved…and that my language and life are more worthy of Him
today than fifty-some years ago.
How
about you? Has God transformed your life? Are you listening to God and applying
His words to your life? Are you angry with someone…God…or yourself? Here’s
additional advice from Paul.
And do not bring sorrow to God's
Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own,
guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all
bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil
behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,
just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:30-32
Forgiveness
is the answer to lots of problems. Forgive yourself, forgive others. Then God
will forgive you. Jesus taught that in His Sermon on the Mount.
If you forgive those who sin
against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to
forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:14-15
Prayer
– Lord, thank you for Your grace and mercy. I have searched my soul…and
forgiven those who offended me. Stupid—that anger was hurting me, not them!
Thank you for wisdom in applying Your word to my life. Please continue to guide
me…that I might not sin against You in thought, word, or actions.
Meditate.
Consider God’s guidance in scripture. Read God’s word and listen to what He is
saying.
Verse
of Salvation ~ And do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you
live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be
saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh
words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to
each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ
has forgiven you. Ephesians
4:30-32
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