The Turtle or The Hare

TOPIC: Temper Temper

SCRIPTURE: "He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city." (Proverbs 16:32)

OBSERVATION: Those who are able to refrain, are the ones with the true strength.

APPLICATION: As I came across this verse, I felt like I was suppose to look up other verses with the same type of focus, and share them with you. I encourage, as you are reading, to ask the Holy Spirit to speak directly to your heart.

"People with good sense restrain their anger; they earn esteem by overlooking wrongs." (Proverbs 19:11)
"Those who control their anger have great understanding; those with a hasty temper will make mistakes." (Proverbs 14:29)
"Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Your anger can never make things right in God's sight." (James 1:19-20)
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, BUT harsh words stir up anger." (Proverbs 15:1)
"Don't be quick-tempered, for anger is the friend of fools." (Eccl.7:9)
"Those who are short-tempered do foolish things, and schemers are hated." (Proverbs 14:17)

What did The Holy Spirit say to you?

Are you quick (like the hare) tempered?

OR

Are you slow (like the turtle) to anger?

If you haven't had the opportunity yet

You NEED to go through a Bible Study entitled

IT CAME FROM WITHIN (By Andy Stanley)

In that study you come across a few things related to this topic

Here's a sample of what you'll discover:

Anger says, "YOU OWE ME"

The antidote for anger is

to exercise = FORGIVENESS

Discussion Questions (From the Session on Anger)

1. When do you find yourself becoming angry? Are there certain situations or certain people who bring out anger in you?

2. How do you deal with anger when it wells up in you?

3. Read Ephesians 4:26. When is anger healthy? When is anger unhealthy?

4. Why is it important to deal with your anger before the sun goes down?

5. Read Ephesians 4:27. What happens when you don't deal with anger?

6. Read Ephesians 4:31-32. How is forgiveness the key to getting rid of anger?

7. What keeps us from forgiving others?

8. How does it change your perspective when you focus on how God has forgiven you?

As a result of this blog have you forgiven anybody and if so when, who & for what did you forgive them for?

PRAYER: Father God, thank you for reminding me of the extreme importance of controlling my emotions