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Devotional - 01st Sep 2021

 'Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools' (Ecclesiastes 7: 9).

There are two types of anger; righteous and unrighteous anger. Righteous anger doesn't lead to sin, nor have to justify anything, but sets one under the control of God. On the other hand, unrighteous anger reveals a lack of self-control and ungodly attitudes towards one another, and even God. We have been warned by the preacher to not fly into an angry rage or harbour resentment towards God or man. There are serious consequences of harbouring anger in our hearts; without God in our lives, life becomes meaningless. This type of anger is not pleasing to God, and we must take  note and  learn that anger reside in the bosom of fools. Let us therefore, refrain from the spirit of unrighteous anger and learn to live godly lives, worshipping the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Sometimes in our lives, circumstances and trials happened and we feel frustrated and impatient and do and say things we  would later regret. Sometimes God is speaking to our hearts and we ignore that still small voice showing us the path to take. There is no mistaking that anger can be good and positive, but we need to use it at the right time, it's controlled and is directed towards the right end. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 14:17 that a quick tempered man acts foolishly and a man of wicked intentions is hated. Also in James 1:19- 20 says, "So then, my beloved brethen, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak,  slow to wrath; for the wrath of a man does not produce the righteousness of God." Sometimes it is  a person's pride or impatience that drive them to such anger.  Let us seek to have a life in Christ, and remember that God is the creator, not us,  and knows nust what he needs to accomplish in us. Will you allow Him today?

Have a wonderful day

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