All in Anger

Do we flirt with sin in our lives, and think that we will not yield to it? There is enough temptation in this world without purposely seeking out its company, or not removing ourselves from situations whose natural outcome is anger, and sin. We read scripture about anger, and are told not to tarry in it, because pots brought to a boil will eventually boil over. Certain things in life are not sins, in and of themselves, but are catalysts that lead to sin. If the love of money is the root of all evil then anger is its close companion. Anger is the cradle in which sin is rocked, and given into the world.

In this time of great world turmoil, and chaos, when the ungodly run rampant and hijack the good intentions of righteous men, we can easily become angry with all that is happening, and our anger is justified, but we must not allow it to boil over into sinfulness. Lions frighten and panic the herd before selecting their quarry, so it is with us and sin as Satan hunts in the world. Anger can cause us to lose our sense of righteousness, and in that moment when our good judgement falters, the lion with teeth of steely sin pounces. Beware of the raging lion that hunts in the midst of such a world as this.