The Nose Knows!

Take a deep breath. Hold your breath. Count to ten. Pick up your Bible and read a passage. Take a walk.

What do the above suggestions have in common? Each has been offered as a means of calming oneself down in an effort to keep ANGER UNDER CONTROL. It has also been suggested… “To avoid trouble and insure safety, breathe through your nose. It keeps the mouth shut.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips” compiled by E. C. McKenzie]

James put it this way…
“(19) KNOW THIS, my beloved brothers: let every person BE QUICK TO HEAR, SLOW TO SPEAK, SLOW TO ANGER; (20) for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires.” ( James 1:19-20 ESV)

He who knows this not may find themselves taking it in the nose! ANGER can be an overwhelming thing. ( Proverbs 27:4) I have struggled with my own at various times. However, it must be kept UNDER CONTROL. And finding a way to keep the mouth from spouting off is supreme advice. To know the best safeguard is to practice being “slow to speak” and “slow to anger” as we become better listeners. By exercising such control we will prove to be a blessing to others and the product of God’s righteousness will be revealed in our own life.

Have a great day BEING SAFE IN THE KNOWS!
Carl

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