![]() ![]() Sorcery and drunkenness made the list as well. Paul’s list of the works of the flesh includes some obvious culprits. I am warning you about these things-as I warned you before-that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” “Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar. I wish I could be more like them.” No, a quick-tempered person promotes foolishness.īut it’s worse than that… #2: Galatians 5:19-21 Have you ever been in a restaurant when an individual angrily and loudly yells at their server because the order was wrong? If you’re like me, I don’t see that individual and think, “Boy, that’s such a wise person. In other words, their folly is evident to all who witness their outburst. In verse 29, we read that this person promotes foolishness. In verse 17, we read that this person acts foolishly, which means that their rush to anger is a foolish act in and of itself. In these two proverbs buried deep in the Old Testament’s wisdom literature, we learn that a quick-tempered person is a foolish person. “A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, and one who schemes is hated … A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.” Here are 7 Bible verses to read whenever you’re angry: #1: Proverbs 14:17, 29 Thankfully, the Bible has a lot to say about our anger. As the redeemed people of God, we must do better. ![]() The result is that relationships are severed, churches are divided, and our Christian witness is tarnished. These disagreements often lead to snap judgments, angry outbursts, and fiery debates on social media or in Sunday School classes. Opinions regarding the efficacy of masks and vaccines continue to create sharp disagreements – especially among God’s people. ![]() For example, consider the alarming surge of COVID’s delta variant. Sadly, Christians are not immune to this age. Each time you pull out your phone, you may wonder, “Who – or what – is the internet mad at today?” It seems that everyone is angry about something. It’s a culture that moves swiftly to “cancel” those who fail to follow the shifting cultural norms of the day. It’s a time when the slightest offense can lead to a social media firestorm. It’s an age filled with conflict and division. But, I think it fits the time we’re in.)) For example, Ed Stetzer published a book in 2018 titled Christians in the Age of Outrage. We live in an age of outrage.((This phrase is not unique to me. ![]()
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