"Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools"
Introduction
Anger is the work of the flesh it is not fruit of the spirit. It doesn't build but destroy.
Explanation of text: (Ecclesiastes 7:9)
Verse 7a.
The writer of this text is pleading to us not to easily get angry.
Why?
Verse 7b.
Anger rests in the bosom of fools.
Those who got angry in the bible.
1) Cain = Genesis 4:5.
2) Prophet Elisha=2Kings 2:24.
3) Noah= Genesis 9:25.
4) Laban= Genesis 31:23:29.
5) Esau=Genesis 27:42-45.
Warning against anger.
1) Matthew 5:22.
2) Psalm 37:8.
3) Proverbs 14:17
Counselling on anger.
1)Proverbs 16:32.
2)James19:20
3)Ephesians 4:31-32.
Conclusion:
Anger is not a fruit of the spirit it is work of the flesh/ carnality. As a genue disciple of Christ it should not part of our character.
We should ask for grace to overcome it.
Jesus is the only person that can delivered us from this vice. Let us call on Him today He will grant us victory.
Anger leads to hell fire Galatians 5:19:21.( Note verses 20 and 21),
Revelation 20:11-15.
Reverend P.A.Adeleke
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