TAMING MY TEMPER

Wiser Part 4

Proverbs 16:32 (LB) It is better to be slow-tempered than famous; it is better to have self control than control an army.

1. REMEMBER the results

Proverbs 19:22 (LB) "A hot-tempered man ... gets into all kinds of trouble. "

Proverbs 15:18 (GN) "Hot tempers cause arguments. "

Proverbs 14:29 (GN) “... anger causes mistakes. "

Proverbs 14:17 (GN) "People with hot tempers do foolish things."

Proverbs 11:29 (LB) "The fool who provokes his family to anger and resentment will finally have nothing worthwhile left, "

2. REFLECT before acting

Proverbs 29:11 (NEB) "A stupid man gives free rein to his anger; a wise man waits and lets it grow cool "

Proverbs 12:16 (GN) "When a fool is annoyed he quickly lets it be known. Smart people will ignore an insult

Proverbs 19:11 (GN) When someone wrongs you, it is a great Virtue to ignore it. "

Proverbs 17:27 (GN) "People who stay calm have real insight”

3. RESTRAIN your remarks

Proverbs 21:23 (GN)"If you want to stay out of trouble, be careful what you say- "

Proverbs 15:1 (GN) "A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up. "

Galatians 5:22 "The fruit of the Spirit is ... patience. "

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