Keep Off The Hot Tempered
Monday, August 4, 2025Key Verse
“Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go” (Proverbs 22:24).
Text —Proverbs 22 : 24-27
Message
The face is red and flushed, the veins on the neck and temple are pulsating, the fist and jaw are clenched and the lips are quivering. A volcano is about to erupt. He may become aggressive, abusive or assertive. He may throw things, destroy things or smash things. That paints the picture of a person in a rage, about to unleash his anger verbally or physically.
Anger is one of the negative emotions of man. It is a strong feeling of displeasure and usually of opposition toward someone or something. It’s characterized by feelings of annoyance, displeasure, and antagonism. When an individual is easily-provoked or finds it difficult to control his anger, then he is considered, quick, short or hot-tempered. A hot-tempered individual is unpredictable and can act irrationally. He poses a real danger to both himself and to others. Hot temper can lead to abusive and aggressive behaviours. It can lead to social isolation. It can lead to health and mental issues. It creates a toxic environment and can even be contagious. No wonder the Bible counsels the wise to keep off the hot-tempered!
Quote
A hot-tempered person is unpredictable
Challenge
Anger creates a toxic environment.
Prayer for today
Lord, give me mastery over my temper.