Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down
upon your wrath. Ephesians, Chapter 4,
verse 26.
I have always heard this Bible verse used in
relation to marriage. I really believe
whole-heartedly that this is good advice for both adults and children. There have been nights when I have gone to
bed frustrated with a family member and then this verse pops into my head. (I’m so glad God looks after me that
way!) I get back up and work things out
with whichever family member I need to.
I get a good night’s sleep, feeling the situation has been peacefully
resolved, which sets a good example for the rest of the family. When we hold onto anger, it eats
away at us and doesn't make us very good examples of how God works in our
lives.
Here is a related passage:
*Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger
resteth in the bosom of fools.
Ecclesiastes, Chapter 7, verse 9.
Because this is an example of how I’ve applied this Bible passage to my life, it doesn't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the passage.
