But consider this. Our attitude toward others reveals our genuine attitude toward God. When someone is angry, it’s often symptomatic of spiritual need. When we’re out of sorts, it’s a reflection of our spiritual health. In our approach to others today and in our responses, let’s be as gentle as possible. Be patient. Angry reactions do not bring about the righteous results God desires. That is why the Bible says:

“Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.” (Proverbs 14:29).

“A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.” (Proverbs 15:18).

“Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.” (Proverbs 22:24-25).

“A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.” (Proverbs 29:22).

“Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.” (Psalm 37:8).

Pray this – Our Precious Heavenly Father, I do not want to be an “angry bird”. I do not want to be hot tempered, and full of wrath because it will only lead to evil. Holy Spirit teach me how replace my anger with love because, “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7). Anger, wrath, and a hot temper are passions of the flesh which have already been crucified on the Cross by Christ. Teach me how to bear all things so that I produce the fruit of the Spirit which “is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23). In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.