Diffusing? Is it ever right to express anger in action? I guess that depends. The fact is there IS a time when anger should result in action. But the rule of thumb should always be: “Is THIS that time?”
Think about it. Is it ever right to express your anger physically? The answer would be a qualified “yes”. In fact, there may be those rare times when it’s not only right but necessary when God calls on us to take actions that protect ourselves and others.
God’s Word tells us: “We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check” (-James 3:2).
Nevertheless the circumstance are rare when employing anger as a source of aggression. Most often anger is expressed in violence because no other communication resources are available. The next time you’re motivated to turn an angry word or undeserved slight into retaliation remember this: A kind word defuses; a closed fist often leads to a chain reaction. There’s a time for fists but usually it isn’t now.
. “I pray today in Jesus name that each of us employ wisdom, patience and forbearance when dealing with anger that could lead to violence. God did not intent our fists to replace our mouths. Amen!”
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