Control Your Temper
He who is slow to anger has great understanding. Proverbs 14:29
It is uncomfortable for others to be around us if we are easily angered. We need to learn how to respond to life instead of react to it, so that we can enjoy God's power in our lives. God says that a person who can control his or her anger is better and mightier than an individual who can take a whole city
Proverbs 16:32 It is better to be patient than powerful. It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities.
God's Word says, "Understand (this), my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear (a ready listener), slow to speak, slow to take offense and to get angry. For man's anger does not promote the righteouness God (wishes and requires)" (James 1:19-20)
Be a ready listener, and enjoy the freedom from anger that God offers you.
Be Slow to Speak
For let him who wants to enjoy life and see good days (good --- whether apparent or not) keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from guile (treachery, deceit). 1 Peter 3:10
Have you ever regretted something you said as soon as the words were out of your mouth? You can't take back the words you speak to others --- and words can damage relationships. The Bible says that if you can control your mouth, you can control your whole body
James 3:2 All of us often make mistakes. But if a person never makes a mistake in what he says, he is perfect and is also able to control his whole being.
Before you respond to people too quickly, stop and listen to what the Holy Spirit has to say about your situation. James taught, "Let ever man be quick to hear (a ready listener), slow to speak, slow to take offense and to get angry" (James 1:19).
Commit your mouth to God's service today, and use words that speak healing to others.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
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