“You won’t like me when I’m angry!”
Hulk was right. I don’t like me when I’m angry.
There’s no excuse for angry outbursts in the lives of Christ followers. I’ve been convicted and ashamed. Yet; God is merciful; He has opened my eyes to a source of my anger. I’m fearful when things are out of my control. Satan recognized my fear as weakness and used it to bring in anger.
Honestly, I don’t like me when I’m angry. The LORD doesn’t want me to be angry.
“One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness (Proverbs 14:29 NASB).”
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger (Proverbs 15:1 NASB).”
“A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back (Proverbs 29:11 NASB).”
Love replaces anger. “Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant. It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered (1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NASB).”
I will heed the words of Jesus’ half-brother James.
“You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger (James 1:19 NASB).”
Praise the LORD; I can avoid anger.
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13 NASB).”