The Bible says, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19b NIV).
Yet, usually we do just the opposite. We’re quick to speak, slow to listen, and swift to become angry. That’s backward! But if you do the first two — be slow to speak and quick to listen — the last part will be automatic. You’ll find yourself becoming angry less often and less naturally.
There’s an important rhythm to this idea, which the Bible reiterates over and over again. For example:
How do you slow down and think before rushing to anger? Consider these five questions before speaking when you’re angry.
It’s not enough just to slow down when we’re angry. Take extra time to THINK about what to say or do next.
“Entonces ya no seremos inmaduros como los niños. No seremos arrastrados de un lado a…
Years ago PBS did a series of family histories of famous Americans. They wanted to…
“¡Tú guardarás en perfecta paz a todos los que confían en ti, a todos los…
To reap a great harvest, you must plant generously in faith. My wife Kay and…
“Pero olvida todo eso; no es nada comparado con lo que voy a hacer. Pues…
Admiral Hyman Rickover was the father of the U.S. nuclear Navy. He once interviewed a…