Do Your Solutions Work for Anger?

In the sixth century Pope Gregory I listed anger as one of the Seven Deadly Sins. While anger does not condemn a person, the behavior it produces can be destructive, or even deadly. Anger can kill the love and affection that bind a relationship together.

We see this happening to Jonah as he turned against the people of Nineveh, God, and himself. Jonah allowed anger to diminish his future. It’s imperative, therefore, to believe anger is a choice and you’re accountable for what it produces.

So how do we escape from anger’s grasp? First, do not eliminate God from the equation. Realize anger kills sanity, the ability to see reality. Healing for anger is found in Psalm 18. “I praise you Lord. I prayed and you rescued me. Death had wrapped its rope around me and I was almost swallowed. When I called out, you rescued me.” God hears a sincere voice requesting solutions.

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Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! do not lose your temper – it only leads only to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed. But those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.  

~Psalm 37:8-9 New Living Translation 

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