Introduction
Anger is part of human nature because it’s one of God’s nature.
God created us in his image and after his likeness. Sometimes God becomes
angry. If God can become angry, we can also become angry because we are one (meditate
on Genesis 1:26).
However,
we
must not sin in our anger state (meditate on Ephesians 4:26). God’s anger
descends on ungodliness and sinful people. The wrath of God is holy. This is
one reason God does not sin in his anger state.
Anger
is an invisible virtue we exhibit when provoked, abused, or challenged. It is
an invisible force that makes us do unnatural things. Anger can make us fearful
and violent. As far as you are a human being, you will express anger.
Some
people hide their anger. However, the time comes, and they cannot hide it. Do
you know that animals become angry when provoked and threatened? Anger is part
of the human race. The spiritual forces exhibit anger.
Anger
is a state of “abnormality.” When angry, we behave “abnormally” because we quickly
do complex tasks in that season. Anger adds tremendous strength to our emotions
and strength.
When
we become angry, our conscience (logical perceptions) lowers. This is one
reason I want to write about anger. For more profound revelations, freely
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In this article, I will share the power of anger, the reward of anger, the tragedy of anger, and the best practical ways to manage anger.
Applying wisdom in the season of anger
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Ephesians 4:26
KJV
You
can become angry. However, you must not sin in that season because Satan can
use it against you. It is better to channel your anger on your purpose and challenging
assignment. Some people direct their anger on the weak.
I
channel my anger to execute challenging tasks and advance my destiny. Using
your anger wisely will help you accomplish great things. It is said that Mike
Tyson channeled his anger in the boxing ring. Anger can be good or evil. It is
how you use it that makes it evil or good.
The tragedy of anger
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom
of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:9
KJV
People
who hold grudges in their hearts tend to be angry, toxic, and wicked. Angry people
find it challenging to forgive offenders. They allow their emotions (anger) to
control rather than manage them. Anger can make you a slave to your emotions;
therefore, learn how to handle it.
Anger can invite shame
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth
shame.
Proverbs 12:16
KJV
It
doesn’t matter your status in your life. People will categorize you as unwise
when you expose your anger at the slightest provocation. There is time to show
your anger. However, do not be in haste to outbursts in public.
It
doesn’t matter how calm you are; if you quickly show your anger, people will
perceive you as a fool. Expressing anger everywhere can create shame because
people will observe your “abnormal actions.” When angry, you often don’t care
who is watching you. At that moment, shame draws closer to you.
Anger can generate punishment
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver [him],
yet thou must do it again.
Proverbs 19:19
KJV
Aside
from anger creating shame and painting you as unwise, it can lead to severe
punishment. Haven’t you read in the newspapers or seen people on television and
the internet being jailed and sentenced to death?
Some
people destroy and kill in their anger mood. Anger can make you breach the laws
of your country. For example, beating someone is an offense that can lead to
imprisonment. Anger can make you do unlawful things.
The
law enforcement agencies in your country will not spare you if you break the
laws. They will not consider your anger. The law enforcement agencies will deal
with you because you violated the nation’s constitution.
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver [him],
yet thou must do it again.
Proverbs 19:19
KJV
As
stated in the Holy Scriptures, a man of great wrath shall suffer punishment (see
Proverbs 19:19). Solomon, the wise man, states that anger rests in the hearts
of the unwise (fool). You must learn to manage your anger if you don’t want to
be considered foolish. You must learn to control your anger if you don’t want to
end up in prison. Below are some practical and biblical ways to control your
anger.
Practical and biblical anger management skills
1. Fellowship with the Holy Spirit
One
way to break the anger bridge is to build a consistent relationship and
fellowship with the Holy Spirit. When you build a relationship with the
Holy Spirit, He takes your weakness and plants His seeds in you.
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what
we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for
us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the
Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will
of God.
Romans 8:26-27 KJV
When
you fellowship with the Holy Spirit, He replaces anger with calmness in your
spirit and soul. Suppose you are full of hatred. In that case, the Holy Spirit
will replace hatred with pure
love.
If
it is fear, the Holy Spirit will replace fear with faith (meditate on Galatians
5:22-23). Whatever your weakness, the Holy Spirit will build you if you spend
precious time with him. Pray more in tongues,
worship,
and praise God in your chambers. Doing that will break your anger and evil
virtues.
2. Feed on the Word of God
Aside
from building a consistent fellowship and relationship with the Holy Spirit,
make time for God’s Word (the
Holy Bible). The Holy Bible can transform our hearts (meditate on 1
Peter 2:2). The light within God’s Word will expose and remove every darkness
in you when you feed on the Sword of the Spirit. Meditate on these Holy
Scriptures for more profound revelations.
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any
twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and
of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents
of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 KJV
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Psalms 119:105 KJV
3. See the unbelievers as blind
Satan
controls the unbelievers (see 2 Corinthians 4:3-4). This is one reason you must
not fight them when they provoke you. Rather pity them. Show them love by
praying for their deliverance.
One
thing about the unbelievers is that demons control most of them (meditate on 2
Corinthians 10:3-5). Demons can manipulate them to provoke you to anger. If you
are Spirit-filed, you will know that the devil is using them to trap you.
Satan
knows that it cannot access you without breaking the laws of God, so it will
use the unbelievers to make you violate God’s Word. Do not give place to the
devil because he wants to get you through the unbelievers (meditate on
Ephesians 4:27).
Peaceful words can dismantle anger
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:1
KJV
Words
are full of life. The words that come out of you contain power (see Proverbs
18:21). If you are in a relationship or home where people become angry quickly,
learn to keep silent or speak politely.
Silence
is a secret weapon that dismantles the enemy’s traps. You create an atmosphere
of peace by speaking in a peaceful and calm tone. However, silence is the best
antidote to anger outbursts and provocation (From my experience).
Precious gifts can clear anger
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong
wrath.
Proverbs 21:14
KJV
Try
offering a gift from your heart to an angry person. The gift will soften the
heart of the offended. If you offended someone and the person is angry, try
rewarding the person with a parcel (food, money, or anything the vessel likes).
The treasure or gift will bond the friendship and eliminate the seed of anger.
The reward of anger management
[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding:
but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 14:29
KJV
People
will categorize you as wise because of your anger management skills. Not
everybody has the power to control their anger. However, people who can hold
their anger are seen as wise and mature. Do you want to be categorized as a
wise person? Learn how to control your anger.
The Power of anger management
[He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty;
and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 16:32
KJV
Anger
management is a skill you can learn. The Holy Spirit can help you control your
anger if you allow him. If you can manage your anger, you are more powerful
than the strongest military or macho man.
The
ability to control your anger
makes you a potential leader. You prevent many wars, arguments, and conflicts
if you control your anger. I wouldn’t have reached this ministry level without
the Holy Spirit teaching me anger management.
I
would have been in several battles if I did not have anger management skills. Probably
I would have been in the hospital, prison, or deathbed because some people
intentionally provoked me.
Because
of my anger management skills and the work (grace) of the Holy Spirit, I
prevail. You can lead people and govern organizations if you master anger
management. You will escape calamities if you master anger management. For more
profound revelations, freely download and read my book on my blog, Uncommon Wisdom Keys.
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