Emotions are a powerful part of who God created us to be. He did not intend for us to be controlled by our emotions– we must learn to master them. Without self-control, we become dangerous and unpredictable. We don’t often make good decisions when emotionally embroiled, tending to hurt others by our words and actions because out of control emotions tend to result in foolish choices.
Illustration: Russell Crowe assaulting a hotel desk clerk with a telephone in a fit of rage
Verses: Prov. 25:28
Teacher: Jerry Wierwille
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