PROVERBS #3

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GETTING A GRIP ON MY TEMPER!

Wisdom is seeing and responding to life from God’s perspective.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 14:12 (NIV84)

Wisdom is seeing and responding to life from God’s viewpoint.

Watch out that no one deceives you.  Matthew 24:4 (NIV)

Let no one deceive you with empty words…  Ephesians 5:6 (NIV)

Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lack self-control.  Proverbs 25:28 (NIV84)

If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack.  Proverbs 25:28 (GNT)

In your anger do not sin  Ephesians 4:26 (NIV)

Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.  Proverbs 16:32 (NIV84)

1­­: I tame my temper when I remember how it ends!

An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.  Proverbs 29:22 (NLT)

A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.  Proverbs 15:18 (NLT)

“People who fly into a rage seldom make a good landing.”— Will Rogers

A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.  Proverbs 14:17 (NIV84)

People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.  Proverbs 14:29 (NLT)

2­­: I tame my temper when I think before I act!

Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.  Proverbs 29:11 (NLT)

Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.  Proverbs 19:11 (NLT)

A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.  Proverbs 12:16 (NLT)

3­­: I tame my temper when I think before I talk!

Those who are careful about what they say keep themselves out of trouble.  Proverbs 21:23 (NCV)

A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.  Proverbs 15:1 (NLT)

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.  Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV84)