Do Not Let Anger Reign

“In your anger, do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not let the devil get a foothold.”

Ephesians 4:26-27           

I made it out walking yesterday, took my daughter shopping for cloth to make some dresses, and made pizza for supper, but not without losing my temper several times.

Over the weekend I attended a Niger Wives Bible Study, all of the women who attend the monthly fellowship are married to Nigerians. Our topic for the day was anger. One of the questions that we discussed has been on my mind since the meeting; “Why do many Christians seem to be so angry.” I hope no one would describe me as an angry person, but I am guilty of getting angry often; yesterday was no exception.

I won’t bore you with the details, but by the end of the day it not only poured rain several times, I also poured out my anger several times. I will admit that at least some of the occasions warranted correction, even strong correction, I just wish I could offer correction without becoming angry because it is so easy to throw in words that are hurtful and not necessary.

Don’t get me wrong, this text does not condemn anger. Anger can be a constructive tool, even Jesus got angry in the temple, but anger should not be followed by sin.

I am thankful that apologies were made before going to bed, but I still pray that I could learn to get angry without sinning and hurting other people’s feelings with my words. I pray today will be a day where joy might reign and if corrections are necessary, I might make them with more gentleness.