“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath†(Ephesians 4:26).
Another way we can keep from grieving the Spirit is found in how we manage our anger. Some anger is just. When Jesus drove the money-changers out of the temple, He felt anger. He was right in feeling that way. Those evil-doers were bringing reproach on the house of God and He wasn’t just going to stand by and do nothing.
We are not to let people walk all over us, but we have to be able to handle matters so it won’t hurt our testimony. Sometimes counting to ten before we act will cause us to remember we belong to God. It’s when anger gets out of control it will lead us into sin.
Our scripture today tells us not to let our wrath last even one day. If you allow it to go beyond a day that anger will build and lead you to do evil. If you have anger issues, try memorizing today’s verse. It will keep you from grieving the Spirit and facing future problems.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: The U.S. presidential election is next month. Pray and vote.
