Anger is dangerous because it hurts you more than what that person did to you. If you are angry at something or someone because of what they did to you, I would like you to read the following:
Proverbs 27:3 ASV says, “A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool’s vexation is heavier than they both”.
There are millions of thoughts and things people think and do when they are angry. It is not really good on you because you may say or do things that you will regret for the rest of your lives. it does not have regard for any one. when it takes over any one, the person can become a monster. The most beautiful girl or person can become a dragon when anger consumes them. There is a monster on the inside of everyone that can only be released by anger. It brings out the ugly side of us that no wants to see. The monster has made many lose their relationships, commit suicide, commit murder, destroy things, walk out on good business proposals, jobs and so on. The fire that ignites anger could come from friends, spouse, colleagues, strangers, children, parents, neighbours and so on. One of the best ways to prevent and stop the monster called anger from coming out is by ignoring what people do and say to infuriate you.
Proverbs 12;16 (NIV) says,The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
Ignoring the insults of people is one good way of preventing the monster from coming out. It prevents us from unleashing the dragon on the inside of us and it makes you uphold your dignity, respect and honour. Also, it will prevent you from doing things that could destroy you, others and things. It is not easy to ignore insults and provocations but it is possible. We all need wisdom because it takes it to ignore people who are very annoying.
Pro 29:11 says NCV, “11 Foolish people lose their tempers, but wise people control theirs”.
The above scripture says that it takes wisdom to control anger and temper. Wisdom is needed for every thing in life and it can help you overcome the temptations that come from people who push you to the wall. As long as you are on earth, people will definitely push you to the wall but it will take wisdom not to react when you pushed to the wall. It makes you overlook, ignore and overcome insults and provocations. Anger could be dangerous if it is negative and it does not look good on anyone because it destroys more than it builds. It takes anger fewer seconds or no time to destroy what one has used his time, efforts, energy and resources to build.
This world is a beautiful place with beautiful people from different races and background. However, beautiful people do crazy stuffs and stupid things. They can make you go nuts and commit yourself in the negative ways. However, we must develop hard and thick skins if we want to live with people on earth peacefully. Anger is not the answer to what that person did to you but ignoring it through wisdom is the answer. If we all react based on our feelings to what people do, no body will be alive on earth because the world will be in a state of anarchy. My background and upbringing are different from yours and they influence my thoughts, the way i see and do things. So, if i do and say things that annoy you, don’t be angry with me. If i also don’t do things the way you expect people to do things, please do not blame me. The only thin you can do is to help me understand you and say, see and do things that you expect of me. You need to understand that people think and do things differently based on their experiences, back ground, environment and personality. This is another way to overcome being annoyed and reacting to people. If you will understand me, the things i do and say will not bring out that monster in you. Nobody is and will ever be like you and vice versa. Every one is unique in their own ways and they also have different personalities, understanding and maturity level. Being angry with someone who does not think like you shows that you are not mature enough because in mind of the person, he has done his based based on his understanding and he does not know why you are angry with him. Before him you are just a sadist and a pettish person. This shows that we need to understand people for who they are and what they stand for. So, understanding and ignoring people who piss us off can spare the rantings, embarrassment and blushes. Wilson Ileogben
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