James instructs the church on one of the most formidable foes to biblical love; anger. James 1:19-20 teaches us, “…let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger, for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires.”
The enemy’s strategy regarding his tool of anger is to have it rush upon us. The destructive power of anger is in its quickness. Therefore, the best way to disarm anger is to do nothing at first. Only a fool gives full vent to his anger. “Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly” (Pr. 14:29).
Do not act or speak first but listen first. Wait for the rush of adrenaline to fade and then respond in a peaceful and Christ-like manner. This will produce righteousness instead of regrets.
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"A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life" by William Law
Reading Spurgeon's sermon "The Comforter" preached in 1855.
Thanks! That’s confirmation for me! There was something that made me angry & I waited & slept on it and prayed. Now, I’m ready to say something.