Our connect group from church is reading about anger this
week. My conclusion so far is that while anger is something to be
avoided, sometimes that is impossible. Even Jesus himself was angry
multiple times in the bible. Anger is our natural reaction and defense to
someone or something that is against our will, and if our will is good, that
defense can also be good. Unresolved anger can lead to
contempt. Contempt can be much worse that anger, because in contempt,
there is an utter lack of concern for the other person. Contempt
can sometimes lead to malice. In malice, we are actually wishing
evil or harm on another person. The best way I can express it is
like this:
Anger: “I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU DID THAT!”
Contempt: “Do whatever you want. I couldn’t care less”Malice: “I hope you rot in Hell”
I believe contempt and malice are never good. I want
to be like that less.
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