WRATH

WRATH

Wrath is the carrying out of action resulting from anger. God has a perfect right to carry out His wrath. We know that whatsoever He does, it is perfect, it is righteous, it is correct. Not so with us.

It is true that there are times for righteous indignation and wrath to be exercised against the enemies of God and righteousness. But, too often, our judgment is faulty and we find our anger and wrath has been brought about due to things going against our personal, selfish interests. Some of the most grievous sins are committed out of anger.

James tells us under inspiration of God to be slow to wrath. {James 1:19} "For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God." {James 1:20} Paul tells us in the letter to the church at Colose: "But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy..."{Colossians 3:8} In his letter to Titus Paul states that a bishop must "not (be) soon angry." {Titus 1:7} May the Lord give us special grace to control our anger and wrath. It will keep us from many hurtful sins and many broken relationships. Remember, "He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls." {Proverbs 25:28}