A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger ….

Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. …

A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.

For as churning the milk produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces ...

Topics:	Anger, Christian life, Conflict, Division, Self-control, Sin, Temper, Unity
Filters:	Counseling, Discipleship, Pastor, Preaching, Spiritual director
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 29:8, Proverbs 29:11, Proverbs 29:22, Proverbs 30:33
Date Added:	July 30, 2007

Proverbs 30:33

In one way, spouse abuse is like suicide: the offender can think of no other suitable act to adequately express the depth of anger and frustration. For most, it's a learned response: Dad did it to Mom. For most, it's not volitional; they wouldn't calmly choose it from a list of appropriate responses were they sober and in control. For all, it is an inadequate and damaging way to respond ...

Topics:	Compassion, Crime, Crisis, Discernment, Healing, Liability, Policies, Shepherding
Filters:	Counseling, Pastor, Pastoral care, Shepherd
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Proverbs 30:33
Date Added:	September 27, 2007