Conclusion of Keep Anger From Stumbling You

Prayer can mold and guide you. In what way? It can have a profound effect on your dealing with others. Remember how Jehovah has dealt with you. As the Scriptures say, Jehovah "has not done to us even according to our sins." (Psalm 103:10) A forgiving spirit is vital so that you "may not be overreached by Satan." (2 Corinthians 2:10, 11) Furthermore, prayer serves to open your heart to the guidance of the holy spirit, which can overturn strongly entrenched patterns in life. Jehovah gladly gives a 'peace that excels all though,' which can release you from the gripping power of anger. -Philippians 4:7.

Prayer, however, must be coupled with a regular examination of the Scriptures in order for us to "go on perceiving what the will of Jehovah is." (Ephesians 5:17; James 3:17) If you personally have a hard time controlling your anger, strive to get Jehovah's thinking on the matter. review scriptures specifically related to the controlling of anger.

The apostle Paul offers this important reminder: " Let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." (Galatians 6:10) Focus your thoughts and deeds on doing good to others. Such wholesome, positive activity will encourage empathy and trust and will mitigate misunderstandings that can easily result in anger.

The psalmist said: "Fix my own steps solidly in your saying, and may no kind of hurtful thing domineer over me. Abundant peace belongs to those loving your law, and for them there is no stumbling block." (Psalm 119:133, 165) That can be true of you too.

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Watchtower, 1999