All of us have experienced the opportunity to react in anger. Probably all of us have also responded wrongly in anger at some point or other in our lives. I certainly have. I can see the evidence of the Holy Spirit working in me in how He has led me over the past few years to respond less in anger and more with patience. How we respond to a situation does not have to be completely dependent on whether or not we are right. We can react gracefully and honor Christ in us even when someone treats us wrongly and we are right.
19This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; 20for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
Being quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger can truly distinguish us as disciples of Christ from others around us. It helps us achieve the righteousness of God.
Prayerfully consider how you react even in frustrating situations when others that confront you are wrong and even rude. Pray that the Holy Spirit, who dwells within you as a true follower of Christ, would help transform you to be more like Christ Jesus and less like the world. Experience how much a patient and peaceful response on your part can diffuse a difficult situation and help you remain calm in the face of adversity… not to mention the opportunity it may open to share Christ with someone who may otherwise not listen.
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