Anger is a snare that has the potential for wrecking the strongest commitment to remain calm and in control. Permitting anger to control a situation is what most people want to avoid. As a mother was checking out at the grocery store, her toddler grabbed a bar of candy and refused to put it back on the shelf.
The mother responded with a practical reason for denying him the candy. He promptly turned red in the face, began screaming, and intensified his grip on the candy bar. As others looked on, the mother’s face also turned red with embarrassment, which was a prelude to her anger.
A temper tantrum is common in childhood, but the adult’s temptation to give in and placate it must be avoided. Anger is not a bad emotion, but it can be disturbing to be hooked by your anger. Psalm 30:5 describes God’s anger as lasting only a moment, yet his kindness lasts a lifetime. You can control your anger by refusing to use it as a weapon or tool for managing difficult situations.
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Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a
quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity. A sound mind makes for a robust
body, but runaway emotions corrode the bones.
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