Anger

Anger

What can I learn from my anger?

God’s Response

As Balaam and two servants were riding along, Balaam’s donkey suddenly saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword. . . . The donkey bolted off the road. . . . Then . . . the donkey tried to squeeze by and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall. . . . “You have made me look like a fool!” Balaam shouted. “If I had a sword with me, I would kill you!”. . . Then the LORD opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD. Numbers 22:22-23, 25, 29, 31

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger. Proverbs 15:1

Don’t sin by letting anger gain control over you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

Balaam’s anger immediately flared up against the donkey. Balaam assumed that he was right and that the problem was the donkey’s fault. Fortunately for Balaam, he finally realized that the donkey had saved his life. The next time your pride is hurt and you feel anger rising up within you, don’t assume that you are right and everyone else is at fault. Instead of justifying your actions, see whether you can justify your motives. This will tell you if your anger is warranted.

God’s Promise

The LORD is kind and merciful, slow to get angry, full of unfailing love. Psalm 145:8