James 1:19
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

Application: 

If you are saved and sanctified by the Word of God, how should you approach it? Be quick to listen to God’s thoughts on a matter, slow to speak your point of view, and slow to anger (1:19) if you do not like what God has to say compared to your human perspective.*

God’s Word will confront you, but getting angry with Him will not achieve His righteous plan for your life (1:20). Instead, put aside moral filth and evil by confessing and repenting of your sin, and humbly receive the implanted word. After all, God has implanted in you a new nature. You have everything you need for spiritual growth. However, you must receive it, humbly placing yourself under its authority so that it can save you (1:21)—that is, deliver and transform you.*

Be angry and do not sin (Ephesians 4:26). People will upset one another within the community of faith. But Paul urges us to manage our anger, confront it daily, and avoid giving the devil a chance to escalate it into something worse. Anger becomes sinful when it targets individuals and seeks revenge instead of addressing the issue.*

Anger and unforgiveness create a barrier between us (horizontal relationships) and God (vertical relationships). This is why the Word of God seeks to address anger and unforgiveness, so that the devil does not create chaos among us. Jesus instructs us to resolve our grievances with one another before coming to worship (Matthew 5:23-24). 

*Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019)

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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