6 Guidelines: Mind Your Temper #RTTBROS #Nightlight

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6 Guidelines: Mind Your Temper #RTTBROS #Nightlight Mind Your Temper James 1:19-20 - "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God." Like a storm that gathers suddenly, anger can overwhelm our reason in mere moments. Recently, when someone's careless actions caused me significant harm, I felt that familiar heat rising - the quickened pulse, the tightened fists, the surge of harsh words ready to spill forth. Yet in that moment, the Holy Spirit brought to mind Solomon's wisdom: "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city" (Proverbs 16:32). Anger itself isn't sinful - even our Lord Jesus displayed righteous anger at the temple's desecration. But how swiftly our human anger can turn destructive, leaving wounds that take years to heal. Ephesians 4:26 provides our guideline: "Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath." I've learned that managing temper requires both vigilance and humility. When anger rises, we must step back, breathe deeply, and remember that "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger" (Proverbs 15:1). Often, tomorrow's perspective reveals today's anger as unnecessary, even foolish. Prayer: Lord, grant us mastery over our tempers, that in moments of provocation we might reflect thy patience and grace. Help us channel our anger into righteous action rather than destructive reaction. In Jesus' name, Amen. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros