Anger is a dangerous emotion that always threatens to leap out of control, leading to violence, emotional hurt, increased mental stress, and spiritual damage. Anger keeps us from developing a spirit pleasing to God. Have you ever been proud that you didn't strike out and say what was really on your mind? Self-control is good, but Christ wants us to practice thought-control as well. Jesus said that we will be held accountable even for our attitudes.
2006-11-20 16:19:40 · 9 answers · asked by jvbaker06 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
When I'm angry I just clam up. But, like you said, I'm thinking it anyway. How can a person truly control their thoughts when anger is such a powerful emotion. I don't think I have that much energy! But then that's where prayer comes in, isn't it? Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to reflect on that!!
2006-11-20 16:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anger doesn't have to be an enemy unless you make it. Instead it's our teacher. Not only that, but sometimes anger snaps us into production...it can give us power to create without destruct. It's simply a choice. Also, "control" is a state of mind, which is a creation from ego. I think is what you mean is "command". Jesus's message was correct in stating that we are held accountable for even our attitudes. We are accountable and whatever choices we make we are responsible for the outcome.
We simply are commanders of our "selves". Once we realize that our minds are NOT meant to be commanders of our being but that only our spirit is, then we can live a ballenced way of being that leaves us feeling complete.
2006-11-21 00:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by sweeta : 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anger is real, and it is a natural human emotion, that is going to come up from time to time. This in itself is not a sin, rather how one deals with it. There are appropriate ways of dealing with anger, but I will not go into all that now; rather, I just wanted to note that DENYING your anger is a good way to start acting out inappropriately behind it--in passive aggressive, or subconscious ways.
To "stuff it" and pretend we are not angry, when indeed we are seething inside, we are even MORE likely to hurt the target of our anger! Sure, we can do a bit of controlling our thoughts, to minimize our outward reaction, and how we feel about others, and pray for strength, and for those we are angry with, but anger will still rear it's ugly head from time to time.
It is better to acknowledge it for what it is, and at a time you have calmed sufficiently, tell the person you are upset with in a kind, gentle way, what they did to piss you off, how it made you feel, what you would like them to do differently, and what you will do next time the situation arises. It is called a DESC script.
2006-11-21 00:59:08 · answer #3 · answered by Howie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We can't control our minds nor the thoughts that run through them so I do not believe in thought control. We're going to think what we think because it's human and if God didn't want us to have that ability then he wouldn't have developed our mind the way he has. What we do control is the way we react to situations. I don't believe that anger is always these things you've listed but those are often consequences of it.
2006-11-21 00:26:33 · answer #4 · answered by sweetsistah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a few times I kept my cool by not lashing out in anger but It is just a bad to think the thoughts as to do them. Each day i ask the Lord for guidance to be the best I can be and to strengthen my patience. I always try not to hurt anyone feelings and to love every one as my self. I agree with you all the way. The Lord knows our every though so we must strive to make it pure. God Bless you. always..
2006-11-21 00:29:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, those words are true. Anger makes you physically, emotionally, and spiritually sick. It blocks us off from the sunlight of God's Spirit, and bitterness sets in. We should try to get rid of resentments immediately before they fester, and grow roots in our hearts. Gods Bless You!
2006-11-21 00:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by twelfntwelf3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is beautiful and true. It does sound a little threatening though. I wish you gave advice on how to acquire this sweet nature. I can tell by your avatar that you are a perfectionist. The world is not that way. It is frustrating!
2006-11-21 00:25:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh, yes, i would always lash out at people, from department store clerks to doctors, etc, i started to control my anger , and it feels good not to do that anymore
2006-11-21 00:25:15 · answer #8 · answered by davionmw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
controlling anger is not rite as it d anger just builts up inside u and harms u physically...wot one shud try and do is try and not react angrily to situations...lotttt of hard work.......but wit practice we can achieve it....
2006-11-21 00:32:41 · answer #9 · answered by danny's mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋