"In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry." Ephesians 4:26
This is one of those verses that I share with young couples before marriage. Don't let the sun set on your anger because the devil will get a foothold in your life (My Paraphrase). Differences exist in any kind of relationship – think about conflicts with friends, family and even colleagues. We will all be tempted to lose our cool and to become angry, but we need to deal with the situation then and there. Don't let it simmer and prolong making the problem grow even greater. Don't let the sun set on your anger – deal with it.
1.Don't Lose your Cool: Losing our temper is not only sinful, but it's destructive for both ourselves and very often for others.
2.Act vs. React: Act in a positive way. Get a hold of yourself; it's that important.
3.Confront when Necessary: Not in a mean way, but in a firm way when someone steps out of line.
If you have wronged someone in one way or another, confess your sin first to God and then to that person. Ask for forgiveness and move on. Don't make excuses for your behavior – that will only further irritate the person you've hurt. Keep it simple: "I was wrong. I'm sorry." This doesn't mean that every person we wrong will accept our apology, but God's Word is clear: "If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men (Romans 12: 18)."
How do you respond when angry? Don't let the sun go down on your anger. Confront it. Confess it, and remember that Jesus got angry, but never sinned. Jesus is the perfect example of how to deal with anger in the best possible way.
