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What happens when we choose between love and anger in our daily routines?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with anger in their daily lives. When we choose between love and anger, it's often a choice between two opposing mindsets. Love is slow to speak and slow to become angry, as James 1:19 says. It's a mindset that remembers its own offenses and sins, and therefore doesn't constantly pick at others. On the other hand, anger is quick to listen, but slow to forget the wrongs that have been done to us. When we choose anger, it can quickly turn into a stance against God. We become angry because our rights and glory have been violated, rather than trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty. This is where we must be experts in knowing our own hearts, because anger reveals more about our own hearts than it does about the situation. If we're not careful, our anger can become a destructive and hurtful force in our lives, bringing misery upon ourselves and others. As I reflect on my own life, I realize that anger can be a subtle and insidious force. It can masquerade as a justified response to a situation, but ultimately, it's a manifestation of our own unmet needs and desires. When we choose love, we're choosing to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when we don't understand what's happening. We're choosing to remember our own offenses and sins, and to extend forgiveness and mercy to others. This is a daily choice, one that requires effort and intentionality, but it's one that can bring peace and joy to our lives.
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