“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)

The problem with anger

“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)

Therefore

“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” (James 1:19 ESV)