MISDIRECTED ANGER
II Samuel 6:8a
"And David became angry because of the LORD's outbreak against Uzzah....."
God in His holiness had every right to be angry because of Uzzah's sin. But why did David get angry? We can only guess. Was he angry at God for His righteous act? Being angry at God is always unfounded. Was he angry at Ahio and Uzzah because of their ill-conceived plan to move the ark? Was he angry at Uzzah for his irreverence (in verse 7, the marginal reading for "error" is "irreverence"). Or was he angry at himself for causing the whole situation by his personal desire to have the ark in Jerusalem? I know about anger because I am a pro. I lived angry for years because of my own unfulfilled expectations, and I vented my anger inappropriately. Often my own anger is misdirected toward others when my own plans and desires are frustrated. So I spew my anger like an exploding volcano on those around me – my wife, my kids, and anyone else I come in contact with. I need to be aware of the source of my anger. There is a place for being angry about sin, but not for God's righteous judgment nor others who do not meet my expectations. Sorrow and grief are more appropriate than anger. "He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city" (Proverbs 16:32). God, please help me with my anger issues.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Inappropriate anger is usually misdirected.
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Have a "controlled-spirit" day. Love you.
II Samuel 6:8a
"And David became angry because of the LORD's outbreak against Uzzah....."
God in His holiness had every right to be angry because of Uzzah's sin. But why did David get angry? We can only guess. Was he angry at God for His righteous act? Being angry at God is always unfounded. Was he angry at Ahio and Uzzah because of their ill-conceived plan to move the ark? Was he angry at Uzzah for his irreverence (in verse 7, the marginal reading for "error" is "irreverence"). Or was he angry at himself for causing the whole situation by his personal desire to have the ark in Jerusalem? I know about anger because I am a pro. I lived angry for years because of my own unfulfilled expectations, and I vented my anger inappropriately. Often my own anger is misdirected toward others when my own plans and desires are frustrated. So I spew my anger like an exploding volcano on those around me – my wife, my kids, and anyone else I come in contact with. I need to be aware of the source of my anger. There is a place for being angry about sin, but not for God's righteous judgment nor others who do not meet my expectations. Sorrow and grief are more appropriate than anger. "He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city" (Proverbs 16:32). God, please help me with my anger issues.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Inappropriate anger is usually misdirected.
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Have a "controlled-spirit" day. Love you.
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