Reactive anger not only
strains a relationship to the point of obliteration but also can jeopardize a
career. A young wife and mother received a stern warning from her supervisor
for unrestrained verbal expressions of anger directed toward co-workers. Most individuals
can refrain from venting their frustrations because it is inadvisable to do so.
Reactive
anger creates distrust. It makes forgiveness difficult because respect has been
damaged. Forgiveness implies a willingness to return to normal fellowship if boundaries
have been established over outbursts of anger. It's difficult to respect or
trust anyone who does not have control over explosive anger.
Human nature is designed to reject reactive anger.
Forgiveness counseling helps a person discover what precipitates and perpetuates
this emotion that allows boundaries to be rejected or disrespected. It is God's
desire to instill his strength in everyone who seeks his help. Then the damaged
fellowship with God and others can be restored.
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Don’t
let your spirit rush to be angry, for anger abides in the heart of fools.
~Ecclesiastes 7:9 Holman Christian Standard Bible
A
gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.
~Proverbs 15:1 Good
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