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Devotional - 06th Aug 2020

'The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression' (Proverbs 19:11).

It is very important to maintain unity in our relationship. However, in life when some one hurt and caused you pain, it can be difficult to maintain the relationship if we let it escalate. Some people are easily offended, some might hold a grudge for a long time, while others might seek revenge. These actions may lead to a broken relationship or see a relationship ended. We can choose not to be offended, nor hold a grudge, nor take revenge to maintain unity in the relationship. It is not easy to do, but in Christ we must trust. He will give us the strength to do what seems impossible to us. "The discretion of a man deferreth his anger." God is longsuffering, abundant in goodness and truth. We must reflect Christ and have a good character; to bring honour to His name by deferring our anger and choose not to be angry, so we sin. It is our duty and in our interest to forgive as God forgives us. When we are slow to anger in overlooking an offence, it is of a good character. It is so easy for one to rush to anger and even more difficult to be slow to anger, but through Christ we can conform and be transformed. Our minds will be renewed as we are transformed in Christ's likeness. He will give us the power to approach anger slowly and carefully, so we can experience the glory to pass over a transgression. We serve a mighty and righteousness Judge who didn't treat us as we deserved. Let us seek God prayerfully that He will strengthen and empower us to treat others not as they deserved as Christ did for us, so we can reflect His character.

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