Ephesians 4:26-27
[26] Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, [27] and give no opportunity to the devil.
Two teenage boys and their families’ lives are destroyed recently. One teenager stabbing and taking the life of the other teenager only for him to be found guilty and sentenced to years in prison. What a heartbreaking story. Two young lives that had potential for greatness have both been destroyed because of anger.
Anger in itself isn’t evil or even a sin, but unchecked rage is. When you fly of the handles easily, you are a loose cannon. You have the potential to be deadly. This is a dangerous way to live. Why? Because every life matters. Each soul is precious to the LORD God above.
We are the only creation that He created in His own Image. He cares for the Sparrow, therefore, He cares even more for us. When we allow unchecked rage to lead us in life, we will destroy those around us as we destroy ourselves in the process.
We reach only get one life in this world. What we do with that life is what matters. It’s very short, therefore don’t let others dictate your feelings or emotions. Don’t let others get the best of you. You are meant for greatness. Each of us. But we’ll never reach our full potential flying off the handles.
Peace. Love. Go Forth and Check It.