Chiradeep

How to Control Anger & its Effects?



Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2011

by Chiradeep
e-Counseling

I started a group in Facebook recently called as “Proverbs for Life” and added few of my friends on Facebook and they added few more of their friends. My main aim was to post valuable verses from the book of Proverbs which can help or edify many of us.

Everybody was quite delighted to see a group started only with PROVERBS…Few of my friends started posting their thoughts as well as quotes from the book of Proverbs. One if my friend posted few powerful verses on controlling anger and its effects, which I really want to share here with brief descriptions. They are as follows:

Overlooking is desirable: When we get angry when we are insulted we try to counter attack or reply back. But according to Proverbs we need to overlook an insult. That’s what a prudent man does. "A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult" (Proverbs 12:16, NIV). Another verse says, "Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out" (Proverbs 17:14, NIV). So its always wise to overlook or drop the matter/insult. One more verse I want to quote, "A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense" (Proverbs 19:11, NIV). Overlooking an offense has always given the individual an upper hand.

A Gentle Answer is desirable: When we are attacked or face an angry man/woman, we should always answer gently to avoid further quarrel. That’s why it is written, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" (Proverbs 15:1, NIV). If we give a gentle answer the opposite person would calm down and may ask forgiveness also.

Patience is desirable: When we are under attack of verbal arrows or when we face insults/disputes, we always need to be patient. As it is written, "A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel" (Proverbs 15:18, NIV). Patience can really calm down a certain quarrel and solve the matter. Proverbs 29:11 says, "A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control." Again, Proverbs 19:11a says, "A man's wisdom gives him patience;” So a person with wisdom or a wise man always learns to be patient and control himself.

The Proverbs are very practical and follow-able. Let’s learn the things that are desirable for controlling anger and its deadly effects.  A gentle answer, patience and overlooking the matter are the major things that are really desirable in life.

Stay Blessed!
Chiradeep Patra, is an Accountant in a Non-Govt Organization in India. He is married and blessed with a beautiful wife by his side.

He is an author and have written many articles for webzines and magazines.

He is a Psychological Counselor who deals with the following matters: Stress Management, Teenage & Adolescent Problems, Love, Crush & Relationship Problems, Depression & Anxiety Problem (not clinical), Personality Building & Development, Healthy Mental Living Matters, Spiritual & Biblical Matters etc.

He owns a website: www.asmideep.webs.com

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