2162) We live in a world of angry people. I don’t remember growing up in a society as filled with anger as it is now.  

I assumed for years that being angry was sinful. I’ve made an adjustment in my thinking as I have matured spiritually.  

Paul tells us in Ephesians 4:26 to be angry but do not sin. This implies that the feeling of anger isn’t the source of sin, but rather the catalyst for it.  

Proverbs 15:1 agrees and tells us it is a soft answer that deflates anger.  

I wonder if the reason we have a country full of angry people is because many are no longer taught how to deal with it in the first place.  

A good place to start is to notice how your body feels as anger begins to stir. If we can watch for this, it may give us an opportunity to step back for a moment and let the feeling pass.  

If we can do this successfully, it’s easier to reply to the problem at hand rather than being carried on a wave of irritation and seeming (or real) injustice.  

Angry people are a dime a dozen. Those who step back and act in a calm manner are a good sight to see.