"Few things are more destructive to Christians than anger. Anger causes us to lose our self-control and to say and do things we would otherwise never consider. Anger, if allowed to remain, turns into bitterness that eats away at our hearts. Scripture consistently commands believers to put away anger and lists it as one of the sins of the flesh.
At times, we try to defend our anger by citing that Jesus cleansed the temple in righteous indignation. Jesus was capable of being angry without sinning. We must be careful not to justify our anger with Scripture. Ephesians 4:31 commands us to put away all anger. That does not mean that we cease to have strong convictions or lose our desire for justice. It does mean we refuse to allow the sins of others to cause us to sin. Anger does not bring about God’s redemptive work; far more often it hinders what God is working to accomplish.
If you feel that you have a righteous anger because of something that has happened, see if you are holding anger in your heart without sin. Is your anger turning into bitterness? Is your anger causing you to speak in an unchristian manner to someone or to gossip about them? Is your anger causing you to make excuses for your own ungodly behavior? Is your anger preventing you from acting in a loving, redemptive, and Christlike way toward someone? You must examine any anger within you and allow God to remove any sinful attitudes that your anger may have produced."
Henry Blackaby, Christian Anger
"Do you not know that to whom you give yourselves as servants, their servants you become, whether of a corruption unto death, or of a righteousness unto life?"
Rom 6:16
"Stop spreading lies and tell the truth. For we are not acting alone, but are intimately related to others on the way. If you are angry, be sure that it is not out of wounded pride or bad temper. Never go to bed angry, and give the devil that foothold. If you had been a thief you must not only give up stealing, but you must learn to make an honest living, and give to those in need.
Let there be no more profanity, but instead use words suitable for the occasion, which God can use to help others. Never sin against the Holy Spirit, as He is the pledge of your redemption. Let there be no more resentment, no more anger, no more violent self-assertiveness, no more slander and provocative remarks. Be kind to one another, and understanding. Be as ready to forgive others as God has forgiven you."
Ephesians 4:25-32
Stocks managed to gain a footing and continue their move higher today.
VIX fell to a multi-year low.
Gold and silver chopped sideways with silver gaining a bit at the close.
The Dollar ended nearly flat after the usual technical volatility of a manipulated commodity.
Have a pleasant weekend.
