"SENSIBLE PEOPLE CONTROL THEIR TEMPER; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs."
Do you have a bad temper? Do you like to argue with others and do you become loud or belligerent? Have you said things that you have regretted and would like to take back? The question is, do you, and can you control your temper? The fact is that when we think we are being wronged by others we have a tendency to become defensive and can strike out in anger. Our One Truth Today makes the point that if you overlook the wrongs of others you can earn their respect because SENSIBLE PEOPLE CONTROL THEIR TEMPER. A sensible person shows wisdom when they develop patience. Like every act in our lives, you control them one at a time and are responsible for what you do. The Lord can help you if you ask Him to!
We should learn discretion and patience and be in control of our emotions. We need to be more like the Lord, slow to anger, full of mercy and compassion. The Lord overlooks your sins and transgressions and He expects us to do the same. Do it to the Glory of God and toward your path to righteousness. You can save yourself a lot of embarrassment and suffering if you learn to control your temper. You will not have to apologize or ask forgiveness if you do not show your temper in the first place. You can keep peace with those you contact by giving a soft answer that will turn away wrath. You control you thoughts and actions one at a time and you alone control your tongue, therefore you can control your temper. Others will respect you.
It is important to make these One Truths Today a part of your life. As a child of God we need to be disciplined and increase in our wisdom. The beginning of wisdom is the Fear of God and we know this would be pleasing to Him. Apply the Lord's principals and laws in your life and you will avoid suffering. The next time you feel anger growing in your heart, stop and remember that SENSIBLE PEOPLE CONTROL THEIR TEMPER. When you overlook the wrong that others do or their offensive behavior it will be pleasing to God. There is peace on earth to those in God's Will. With the help of the Lord we can control our tempers!
