Anger in itself is not bad because it can be constructive. However, it can easily become overwhelming and out of control, from moderate annoyance to violent rage which is very destructive (Eph. 4:26).

One becomes angry due to hurt, fear, frustration, disappointments, threats, injustice, or an unfair or a bad happening. We get angry more with people than with the circumstances we find ourselves in. It can be of short duration and it can persist for decades in the form of bitterness, resentment or hatred. It can be hidden inside one's mind and held inside or expressed openly.

It is oftentimes destructive when it persists in the form of aggression and revenge. It is a leading cause of accidents on the roads, broken relationships, depression, sickness, anxiety, grief, interpersonal tension and Revenge. It makes you hurt and pained, According to Gary R. Collins, Ph.D., a renowned Christian psychologist "...anger clearly can get out of control and cause a variety of problems, including revenge, verbal and physical abuse, and passive aggression." During anger bouts, more cortisol and adrenaline hormones are secreted and released into the heart. The heart rate increases and beats very fast (palpitation). The body appears to be on alert, ready to flee or fight. The heart beats faster, blood pressure and muscle tensions increase, neurological and chemical changes occur within and the person may feel hot, and unable to relax or sleep."

Discouragement is one of the major things that trigger anger. We get discouraged when things don't work or come up the way we wanted them to be. It kills every zeal and inner peace and power. Anger with one or both parents is one of the leading causes of suicide among youths who due to their young age have little or no control over their emotions. The Scripture warns parents not to provoke their children to anger in Eph. 6:4; Col 6:21.

The consequences of overwhelming anger are nothing compared to its cause. Eccl, 7:9. It is a form of mental derailment and foolishness (Prov.14:17). It is very destructive; it blinds, and damages individuals, friendships, homes, health, physical looks, happiness, family, business, and everything. Anger can make one destroy all that one had worked for in life within a minute. Uncontrolled anger has made many turn arsonists and murderers. It consumes like fire and often leaves in its trails anguish and regrets.

For the reasons above, God charged us (a) to cease from anger and forsake wrath, Psalm 37:8. (b) be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry, for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. Eccl. 7:9. (c) not go into friendship with an angry person, Prov. 22;24, (d) he that soon gets angry dealest foolishly, causes strife, abounded in transgression and makes one a candidate of hell fire. Prov. 14:17; 29:22. Math 5:22.

The good news is that gratitude helps one control one's anger problems. Being grateful and offering thanksgiving to God always for all things and in all things changes one's anger about a particular unpalatable situation positively. It prevents anger from turning into rage because it calms nerves, and gives inner peace and joy.

Train your emotions to respond positively to situations with gratitude to God and you would be glad you did.
Meet all annoying negative situations and actions with fellow humans with and thanksgiving and see the result (1Timothy 2:1).

To be continued…
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