An angry man stirs up strife
“An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.” (Prov. 29:22 NASB)
The cost of anger
- It causes arguments
“Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace. “ (Prov. 15:18 GNT).
- It causes mistakes
“He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.” (Prov. 14:29 NASB)
- It causes foolish things
“Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.” (Prov. 14:17 NLT)
Control your anger and be better than the mighty
“Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” (Prov. 16:32 ESV)
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” (James 1:19 ESV)