In our last lesson we looked at healing anger. We noted that quick anger is foolish, causes problems, shows a lack of restraint, and is contagious. The key of the lesson was to see that our anger is not accomplishing what we think it will accomplish. Rather, than helping us, our anger is destructive to ourselves and to others. We make foolish decisions in our anger, even saying and doing things that are sinful. But the Proverbs do not only tell us all the problems that come from venting our anger. The Proverbs also teach us the power of patience.

The Proverbs tell us that how we answer dictates what happens next.

A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. (Proverbs 15:1 CSB)

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one slow to anger calms strife. (Proverbs 15:18 CSB)…

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