Controling Your Anger Before It Controls You

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*_Controling Your Anger Before It Controls You_*


Anger is a dangerous emotion when left unchecked. It clouds judgment, leads to rash decisions, and often results in consequences we later regret. The Bible warns against the foolishness of uncontrolled anger, and one of the most sobering examples is found in the life of Moses.  


Moses was a great leader chosen by God, yet even he struggled with anger. When the Israelites complained about a lack of water, God gave him a specific instruction: *"Take the rod; you and your brother Aaron gather the congregation together. Speak to the rock before their eyes, and it will yield its water."* (Numbers 20:8) However, instead of speaking to the rock as God commanded, Moses, in his frustration, struck the rock twice, saying, *"Hear now, you rebels! Must we bring water for you out of this rock?"* (Numbers 20:10)  


Although God still provided water, there were severe consequences for Moses' disobedience. The Lord told him, *"Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them."* (Numbers 20:12) Because of one moment of anger, Moses lost the privilege of entering the Promised Land.  


This account is a powerful warning. Anger distorts our ability to follow God's will and can lead to sin. Proverbs reminds us, *"A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated."* (Proverbs 14:17) When we act out of anger, we risk making foolish decisions that dishonor God and bring unnecessary consequences upon ourselves.  


God calls us to self-control and patience. *"So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God."* (James 1:19-20) Moses' story reminds us that no matter how justified we may feel in our anger, we must always submit our emotions to God. Instead of reacting in frustration, we should turn to prayer, seek wisdom, and respond with obedience.  


Do not let anger rob you of the blessings God has for you. Learn from Moses’ mistake, and choose patience, trust, and obedience in all circumstances.


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