Proverbs 16:32: “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
The man who is slow to anger is far more mature than a person whose anger rises quickly. Controlled anger may have its legitimate place, especially in dealing with the sinful, unjust, rebellion of those who practice evil at the expense of the defenseless, innocent, and poor.
A person who is slow to anger has learned to rule their own spirit. We need the divine assistance of the Holy Spirit to help us in this important matter. As Christians we must never be known as angry people. As disciples of Christ we are called to peace and meekness (Matthew 5:5, 9).
Anger does not assist peace making. When people rub us up the wrong way, it is easy to let anger go to a more negative level. Some may think it’s okay to be angry as long as they don’t yell, scream, or throw things around. However, I think that quiet anger that refuses to talk, refuses to acknowledge, refuses to listen, refuses to look in the eye, and that quietly plans revenge is just as dangerous as those who give vent quickly.
Both types of anger are not good and must not be allowed to reign in our spirits. God wants to fill our lives with better and greater things.
To be continued.
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell