Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
We talked a little yesterday about the influence of anger over our foolish words and actions. Pride causes us to not think we need anyone else's ideas or help, which leads to anger if they have a different idea or problems with ours. To avoid this, we must first humbly submit our plans to the Lord for His wise input (see verse 3), and be willing to listen to other. We must also learn than an angry, self-justifying response will sour our relationships with others, straining our ability to work or serve together, but, as verse 21 says: sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. People are more likely to consider our view and our plan if we do not give an angry response if they disagree.
Questions: Do I come off as an "angry person?" What are the situations that "set me off"? What were the results of my last "fit of rage"? What perfectly good plan failed to happen because I gave an angry response?
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