My Anger and Need for Control Was Killing My Marriage (And My Faith)
Are you an angry person? If you exhibit any of the listed traits below, then it’s most possible that you are.
Not wanting to put up with (or wait for) something or someone
Often holding the belief that you are totally correct or morally superior
Irritable and Harsh in word and/or deed
Refuses to accept or even listen to the views of other
A Christian can be angry; but there is right anger and there is wrong anger. The Bible reminds us not to let our anger turn into sin. Ephesians 4:26 says, “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Actually, Ecclesiastes 7:9 tells us not to quickly get angry in the first place.
If you are easily angered, let the following Scriptures teach you how to overcome:
Exercise patience.
Ask God and let Him increase your capacity to accept and stand problems and suffering without becoming anxious or annoyed. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 exhorts us to be patient with all people. 2Timothy 2:24 further tells us that we ought to show patie…
