Anger and Self Control

Self control is something all of us work on, or at least I hope everyone does. Biblically, self control is one of the hardest things to do, but something that is stressed for us to do. All too often, people will say that self  control is important unless...(fill in excuse here). These excuses range from anger, to a specific insult, person, or anything else a person can make up. Examples of this happening are everywhere, whether it is in sports, arguments, or video games.

The reason I mention the excuses is because once the person makes the excuse, they think they can go ahead and act like an immature and selfish child. When confronted later about this, they merely shrug it off by saying, "Yeah self control is good, but when you get angry/upset, you just can't help it." Or my personal  favorite line, "In the heat of things, stuff just happens."

These excuses may seem harmless, but the results in the long run can be disastrous. If you do not see the issue that comes with losing control of your emotions, usually anger, it will lead to habits and subtle things that will change in your behavior. The Bible is very clear when it says how we should never give Satan a foot in the door. Even if you argue this, it has been proven that those who anger you control you, so not practicing self control is just begging for people to manipulate you.

Also, a person's mental health is greatly improved through self control. I won't go into detail about this since things like this we have been told of time and time again growing up. I merely want to bring it back up since simple things we are told as children we tend to overlook and forget as we grow older. I also bring it up cause as Paul commands us, we are to grow up, mature, and throw off childish things and take on things of an adult. And acting like a child or throwing a tantrum just because emotions begin to run high is very much of a child.

And remember, Don't Panic, and never forget your towel.