Overcoming Anger
We all get angry, but we must be careful to understand why we’re angry. Many people who become angry frequently have a root of insecurity in their lives that wipes out their confidence. Those who are easily offended and touchy are insecure. They must be treated well in order to feel good about themselves, and if they’re not, they respond with anger. God never tells us not to feel anger, simply because anger is a human emotion. He does, however, give us instructions on how to process our anger. When we stay angry, we open a door for the devil to work in our lives. Most of the ground gained by Satan in the Christian’s life is gained through bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness. People who easily fly into a rage always make a bad landing. When our emotions are out of control, so is our life. Anger makes our mouth work faster than our mind, and we end up saying and doing things we're sorry for later. Staying angry and harboring unkind feelings toward others is disobedience. We must realize that sustained anger is sin. If we don't look at it for what it is, we may be tempted to hang on to it. Fortunately, God can help us to understand our anger, and He will give us the strength and determination to never let it be sustained. He will guard our heart from bitterness and fill us with peace, patience and forgiveness.
