James 1:19-21
19 This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.
We all know the phrase, “Bite my tongue”. We “bite our tongue” when we really want to light into someone, but we think better of it. God is happy that we stop ourselves from saying something dumb out of anger, but He would be even more pleased if we weren’t so quick to anger. I know my face speaks volumes. Those who know me well know that I wear my heart on my sleeve. I can’t get away with any emotion good or bad. Therefore, it would be best to be slower to anger because even if I don’t say or do anything, my facial expressions alone will do all the damage for me, and who wants that?
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