The Danger of Acting in Anger: Why Emotional Control Matters
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.” — Ephesians 4:26 (KJV) “A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.” — Proverbs 14:29 Anger is one of the strongest emotions human beings experience. We all get hurt. We all become upset at some point in life. People disappoint us, offend us, betray us, and sometimes push us beyond our limits. Feeling angry is natural. However, the real danger is not in feeling anger — the real danger is acting while angry. Many people today are carrying deep regrets because they made permanent decisions based on temporary emotions. In moments of uncontrolled anger, relationships have been destroyed, careers have been ruined, and lives have been changed forever. Some people have said hurtful words they could never take back. Others have acted violently and now live with painful consequences every day. That is why emotional control is so important. When something painful happens, your first resp...