ANGER DANGER

“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end,” Proverbs 29:11 NIV. We live in an increasingly enraged world, and it seems to be worsening. Outrage is now the “go-to” emotion that is intended to prove just how legitimate and serious whatever we want to actually is. Still, there is a real danger whenever anger is present and unchecked. Anger’s potential to harm families, friendships, businesses, churches, and nations is constant. Rage and bitterness have long since been expunged from my soul, but mild to spicy anger still pops up like burnt toast. Too much is damaged in my relationship with God and my witness as His child to cling to anger or unforgiveness. I must resist the convenience of rage and choose thoughtful, effective action embodied and practiced in love. Lord, deliver me from anger and grant me humble kindness to others, even when fighting for what is just and good.