Letting Go Of Anger

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Letting Go of Anger

“But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.” — Matthew 5:22

The word the Gospel writer uses here does not refer to momentary irritation

or heat-of-the-moment passion.

The Greek word used — orgizomenos (ὀργιζόμενος) — points to something more than a passing emotion.

It suggests anger that is held onto.

Anger that is nursed.

Anger that is fully settled in and internalized.

Our momentary feelings of frustration are not the issue.

The anger we keep alive is.

Anger that lurks shapes how we see people.

Anger that lingers shapes how we respond.

It hinders our ability to communicate.

It shrinks our compassion.

It severs our relationships.

This kind of anger is the weed that keeps the Kingdom of Heaven from blossoming in us.

We all get angry.

The question is whether we hold onto it or let it go.

I’m Horace McMillon.

This is 60 Seconds of Hope.

Peace be with you.

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