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Is It All Right to Get Angry?
The Bible says, “My beloved brothers,
let every man be swift to hear, slow to
speak, slow to wrath” (James 1:19 AKJV).
Are you quick to praise and show respect,
and slow to wrath (anger)? When you
feel like getting upset, what do you do?
Do you slow down, stop, and pray, so
that you can answer with kindness and
consideration? Or do you say the first
thing that comes to your mind? No matter
what the situation or circumstance, the
best kind of answer you can give is a
loving, considerate answer.
Dad! You won't believe what I've
discovered!
And I crept stealthily out of my ship
and ... huh?!
I was flying along, when suddenly this
enormous blue creature came into sight.
Hey, Dad, my ship will be
this tall!
Answering someone with
consideration means you restrain
yourself from raising your voice
and getting upset, shouting,
arguing, yelling, or being harsh in
your communications. It means you
consider the other person’s feelings.
Grrrrrr!
Anyways, so there I was one step away
from a ...
How do you like it, huh, Dad?
Nice, huh?
Tag! Why can't you just be quiet while I'm talking to Dad?!!
Shouting or yelling at your friends,
or getting upset at your brothers
or sisters, or at anyone, will
seldom help you get your way. Most
likely, it will only make others feel
hurt, on the spot, humiliated, and on
the defensive. Think about how you
would feel if you were in their place
and someone were shouting and
upset at you.
If someone has wronged you, work it out with kindness and
consideration for the other person’s feelings. Others are more likely to
listen to you if you present your side with humility and in the right spirit.
You can pray for a meek and quiet spirit, for wisdom and tact, and loving
kindness and patience. You can also ask Jesus to help you not be too
quick to judge, or harsh in your speech and actions.
Remember Det, “anger” is one letter short of “danger.”
My very first bongi
flower!
I’m sorry, Tag.
Hey, Det!
Tell me all about your discovery,
Det.
Later.
Jesus can give us
the power to be
slow to anger,
patient, considerate,
kind, forgiving, and
encouraging.
Being loving and
considerate in all
our interactions
with others will help
us to have healthy,
strong friendships and
relationships with those
around us.
S&S link: Character Building: Social Skills: Resolving Conflicts-2hContributed by Christi S. Lynch, adapted from the writings of Maria Fontaine. Illustrations by Tana. Design by Stefan Merour.
Published by My Wonder Studio. Copyright © 2013 by The Family International
Trip!
Splat!
Jesus, please help me not to get angry,
but to be considerate instead.
And when your foot gets better,
we can plant a new bongi plant, and it will be easier,
since the hole is already dug.
Owiiieeee, my foot!
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he
that is hasty of spirit exalts folly (Proverbs 14:29 AKJV).
He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is
broken down, and without walls (Proverbs 25:28 AKJV).
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