Today’s Thought “Do You Remember?” G. Ward

Ephesians 4

²⁶ Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, ²⁷ and do not give the devil an opportunity.

 

For any who believe in the way of the Lord, being angry comes with great responsibility (cf. Heb.5:12). Moreover, to realize the periodic fault and sinfulness in man will assuredly stem from his own heart; which continues as a contriving, maniacal personage (Ge.8:21, Jer.17:9), and whereas the circus can feature a lion tamer so appreciated, our Lord builds us (Phil.1:6).

Furthermore, a righteous indignation from a believer won’t criticize without a proposed hope for better onto those exhibiting spiritual lapse, but offers himself, with careful, patient instruction, even portraying love – because “such were some of us…”