Ephesians 4:17-28 Anger can be and is a very dangerous and destructive emotion; both to the object of the anger and the one who is angry. No one ever needs to be taught how to sin, likewise anger is a very normal emotion. From birth we are quite proficient. The Bible does not say that anger is wrong or that one should never be angry. It is quite clear about what we need to do about anger. The key verse, Eph. 4:26, reads, "In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.' (Paul is quoting Psalm 4:4). Accompanying the anger is the drive to change or eliminate the object of that anger, usually in a destructive way. If allowed to go to the logical conclusion, the results can be disastrous. The natural conclusion is that the person or situation that made me angry is at fault. Why does the same person and/or situation not always make me angry? - Could it be that it's my attitude that's the problem? Psalm 4:4 goes on to say, "When you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent." Paul says, "Don't let the sun go down on your wrath." Anger brings to our attention things that need to be dealt with, but in your meditations let God help you do it constructively. In our sleep the mind stores all the things of the day. If our anger is unresolved, it will be part of the mix. When you leave wet clothes in the basket too long - they mildew. If you don't re-wash them and put them away, that mildew smell will become part our experience as we wear them. Why do we know to re-wash our clothes, but not to regularly resolve our anger?

Before the Sun Goes Down...