Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. (Ephesians 4:26 NRSV Bible)
We all know what happens when people are not discipline in their use of anger. Someone usually gets hurt. I remember reading about Mr. Bing the manger of the Metropolitan Opera. He disliked having to negotiate with the trade unions. There was one time an attorney's behavior was particularly outrageous. After one colorful tirade Mr. Bing leaned across the table and said to the lawyer, "I'm awfully sorry, I didn't get that. Would you mind screaming it again?"

The lack of discipline shown by this attorney showed how childish we can be, unless we are disciplined. Maybe this attorney didn't learn in kindergarten how to share and play fair.

How many of us let anger get the best of us? How many of us get angry at other drivers on the road. Then proceed to do the same stupid things they did? I know I have allowed that to happen to me.

Which reminds me of a story I read about a mother and her little girl who were driving down the street. The little girl asked, "Mommy, why do the idiots only come out when Daddy drives?" It is amazing what children pick up from us when we are not disciplined.

Undisciplined anger can do a lot of damage, but Jesus can take away our anger if we will let him.

Dear Jesus, please take away my anger and fill me with your love. Amen.

Ron Newhouse

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