Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Anger » Be slow to
The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.
Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.
A person's discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is to his credit that he ignores an offence.
Because an overseer is God's servant manager, he must be blameless. He must not be arrogant or irritable. He must not drink too much, be a violent person, or make money in shameful ways.
You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
Anger » What defers anger
A person's discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is to his credit that he ignores an offence.
Forgiveness of injuries » A glory to saints
A person's discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is to his credit that he ignores an offence.
Prudence » They who have » Suppress angry feelings, &c
A person's discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is to his credit that he ignores an offence.
The anger of a fool becomes readily apparent, but the prudent person overlooks an insult.