Wrath

Refrain from anger and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. (Psalm 37:8 NLT)

Are you quick to praise and show respect, and slow to wrath (anger)? When you feel like getting upset, what do you do? Do you slow down, stop, and pray, so that you can answer with kindness and consideration? Or do you say the first thing that comes to your mind? No matter what the situation or circumstance, the best kind of answer you can give is a loving, considerate answer.

Answering someone with consideration means you restrain yourself from raising your voice and getting upset, shouting, arguing, yelling, or being harsh in your communications. It means you consider the other person’s feelings.

Shouting or yelling at your friends or getting upset will seldom help you get your way. Most likely, it will only make others feel hurt, on the spot, humiliated, and on the defensive. Think about how you would feel if you were in their place and someone were shouting and upset at you.

If someone has wronged you, work it out with kindness and consideration for the other person’s feelings. Others are more likely to listen to you if you present your side with humility.

You can pray for a meek and quiet spirit, for wisdom and tact, and loving kindness and patience. Being loving and considerate in all our interactions with others will help us to have healthy, strong friendships and relationships.—Christi S. Lynch [1]

Give time to anger. Often delay does not take away strength: but to strength it adds reasonable advice.—Titus Livius

[1] "You Can Control Your Anger" Anchor, February 11, 2020.