Constructive Or Destructive
Posted by Ryan Geiger on May 13, 2010 · 2 Comments
I got angry this morning. I know those of you who know me are extremely surprised but guess what I got angry yesterday as well. Most likely you got angry within the last two days. Sometimes our anger is justified and sometimes it is silly and stupid. I think for me yesterday it was justified when a rock hit my windshield and cracked it because it can’t be repaired. So there was anger that I would have to spend more money to take care of a vehicle. Today it was because the Mercedes parked right in front of Starbucks and the lady that parked there couldn’t walk ten more feet and park in a spot. That anger or frustration or pet-peeve was not constructive.
There are times when our anger is justified and sometimes needed but we have to be careful that we don’t take our anger too far. I get angry when I see natural disasters take out a population because they don’t deserve that and most of the time I can’t do anything about it. I get angry when I see social justice issues. I get angry when I see people being hurt or taken advantage of and they can’t stand up for themselves. I believe those are constructive angers because hopefully it will compel me to do something. It evokes a passion in me to do something. Our anger can be destructive when we use it to hurt others or to tear down. When our anger gets out of control or when it is over things that are silly that don’t really make a difference.
So the question for you today: Is your anger constructive or destructive. Does your anger improve the situation or make it worse?
that’s a tough one….there are many times I know I feel justified but looking back, not so much. I find when I get angry I repeat the Bible verse….get rid of anger bitterness and rage several times and Ephesians 4:31 and fromJames…we should be quick to listen slow to speak and slow to wrath….leave room for God’s wrath….I saw sign once that said anger is one letter away from danger…..anger can be constructive when it prompts us to improve ourselves or sometimes I find it is God’s way of saying “hey there should have been a boundary there” or “hey you need to tell someone what you expect of them not leaving them guessing”
Nadine that is really good. Great verses that I have to repeat almost on a daily basis. Anger is tough, where is that line that it is justified like Jesus in the temple?