An angry man stirs up strife

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 “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)