"Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools."
Ecclesiastes 7:9
A good reminder that, as it says so many other places in the scriptures, anger is almost always a bad idea. (See Colossians 3:8, Psalms 37:8, 2 Nephi 4:29, etc.) The exception seems to be righteous anger, but pride is still a no, and we still need to learn to love our enemies, so that's a very fine line to walk.
I like the advice about hastiness. We read in many places that God is slow to anger, and that seems like a good example to follow. Too often that is our first or default choice, rather than other options. Perhaps today, we can work on our anger and try not to let it be our default choice. Coming up with another default choice (perhaps kindness or love?) is a huge challenge and will take a lot of practice, but it's worth it because it is all part of learning to walk God's path, right? Let's try it together. :)
Ecclesiastes 7:9
A good reminder that, as it says so many other places in the scriptures, anger is almost always a bad idea. (See Colossians 3:8, Psalms 37:8, 2 Nephi 4:29, etc.) The exception seems to be righteous anger, but pride is still a no, and we still need to learn to love our enemies, so that's a very fine line to walk.
I like the advice about hastiness. We read in many places that God is slow to anger, and that seems like a good example to follow. Too often that is our first or default choice, rather than other options. Perhaps today, we can work on our anger and try not to let it be our default choice. Coming up with another default choice (perhaps kindness or love?) is a huge challenge and will take a lot of practice, but it's worth it because it is all part of learning to walk God's path, right? Let's try it together. :)
Those who hasten to anger are those who don't know the mind and will of God concerning "Their"plan of salvation.
ReplyDeleteEach has a plan different but the goal is the same.Don't copy my plan;it will disappoint you!
And then the spirt of angering comes in.Woes to that man.
My thoughts.Amen.👍✌