Are you slow to anger?

James 1:18-20 speaks to us in a mighty way!
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

What does it take to set you off? I know, for me, sometimes it does not take much! It seems like satan always knows which "buttons to push" with me to make me slow to listen, quick to speak, and quick to anger. But, the simple truth is that, as I grow in the Lord, I am able to recognize these temptations for what they are and who they come from. Then, I am able to work toward the ultimate goal of becoming CHRIST-like. Another thing worth noting is that it is easier to know God's truth when you study it more and become more familiar with this "Christ-likeness."

Jesus was angry at times, but He never sinned. He directed His anger at unrighteousness and sin. And we, as Christians, have the right to be angry under these circumstances. But, not at the person who hurt your feelings or is driving 20 miles per hour in front of us on the freeway!

Ask yourself, "Am I slow to anger?" Pray. Ask God to reveal to you the situations that need improvement and how to overcome them. You will notice that He is faithful and will do just that. Your angry actions will become shorter and shorter until finally you will notice that they no longer exist!