Anger

By: Kobe DarDar

Scripture Text: 

19My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.

26Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

James 1:19-27

Devotional:

Anger. Something I’ve struggled with my whole life. Why is it a natural tendency to feel angry when offended? Maybe it’s a worldly mindset of pride. Maybe we it’s a reaction or influence picked up from movies or music. Maybe we watched other people in our lives react that way.

No matter where it came from the Bible says to get rid of it. Get rid of the evil and filth in your lives. Get rid of the emotional human anger. We must humbly accept the Word of God into our lives.

This world doesn’t need another hot head. This world doesn’t need another parent yelling at their kid. This world doesn’t need another relationship ruined from quick emotional decisions. This world needs people who live out God’s Word. This world needs an accurate representation of Christ. Will you be the reflection of light in this dark world?

Response/Prayer: 

Lord thank You for this day. Thank You for Your guidance on how to live this life. I pray for help on being what this world needs. We love You and thank You.

Amen