MIDWEEK MEDITATION

Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:32

Anger is often misunderstood. Some run from it, others run towards it. Why would God make such a strong emotion? Because there are times that we need to be strong. There are times that we need to rise up, to protect others, and to fight for justice.

Proverbs doesn’t say, “Whoever has no anger…” but “Whoever is slow to anger…” Part of having wisdom is knowing how to control our anger instead of letting our anger control us. If we don’t, we may find ourselves addicted to anger or manipulated by others who are looking to use our outrage for their agenda. 

The person who is slow to anger is better than the mighty because anger under control gives power to overcome. 

Meditate on this question: Who is controlling your anger?