Restraining Anger (Proverbs 19:11)

People with good sense restrain their anger; they earn esteem by overlooking wrongs.

Proverbs is always a good book to read in the Bible.  It teaches about the everyday life.  The practical and social side that we are lacking in.

We need help especially when it comes to anger.  I needed a lot of help about anger in my past. A quick word comes out to quickly and can do a lot of damage in a short amount of time in a marriage or a family or in any relationships.

We would do well to hold a few back at times.

The word "restrain" means to  prevent oneself from displaying or giving way to a strong urge or emotion.

Do you feel you are no longer respected by people because of your anger the learn to be quiet and choose your words more carefully and you will be esteemed by overlooking their wrongs or whatever causes anger to rise within you.

The word "overlooking" is interesting as well it means among other thing, to miss something on purpose or by mistake.

So it would be better for you to miss a few things on purpose,

especially if a life doesn't depend on it.

Have a great weekend!  Especially for all those in countries who are celebrating Father's day.  Fathers you are special and you are all loved. (If not by your children, by the One above)