We attended a church last Sunday whose minister was preaching seven weeks of "40 days of Love". The week we were present was "Love is not easily angered." If we each studied these messages it could help control our temper.
Sara and Jack Wooton
40 Days of Love – “Love is not easily angered.” 1 Cor 13:5
HOW DO YOU TAME YOUR TEMPER?
1. RESOLVE TO MANAGE IT
“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.” Proverbs 29:11
2. REMEMBER THE COST
“A hot-tempered man … gets into all kinds of trouble.: Proverbs 29:22
Proverbs 15:18 “Hot tempers cause arguments.”
Proverbs 14:29 “... anger causes mistakes.”
Proverbs 14:17 “People with hot tempers do foolish things.”
“The fool who provokes his family to anger and resentment will finally have nothing worthwhile left.” Proverbs 11:29
3. REFLECT BEFORE REACTING
“A stupid man gives free rein to his anger; a wise man waits and lets it grow cool.” Proverbs 29:11
“A man's wisdom gives him patience.” Proverbs 19:11
4. RELEASE MY ANGER APPROPRIATELY
“If you become angry, don't let your anger lead you into sin.” Ephesians 4:26
“A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.” Proverbs 15:1
Anger:
Don't suppress it – stomach, neck
Don't repress it – depression
Don't express it
Do confess it
5. RE-PATTERN YOUR MIND
“Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” Romans 12:2a
“Keep away from angry, short-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them ….” Proverbs 22:24
6. RELY ON GOD'S HELP
“Patience and encouragement come from God. I pray God will help you all agree with each other the way Christ Jesus wants.” Romans 15:5
“The fruit of the Spirit is … patience.” Gal. 5:22
“Whatever is in your heart determines what you say.” Matthew 12:34
“I'll give you a new heart, put a new spirit in you. I'll remove the stone heart from your body and replace it with a heart that's God-willed, not self-willed.” Ezekiel 36:26
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