Slow To Wrath  (Sent in by a friend)

Brother Neff’s Collections –  February 11, 2015

January 3, 2026

James 1:19-20 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

When a person is ready and eager to listen without being too quick to judge and speak out, this individual is one that is slow at coming to a point of wrath.  They are more controlled and review the situation(s) by examining and weighing the facts instead of firing like a shot gun.  

Not being slow to wrath and not under control, one can cause a lot of collateral damage.

The wrath of man, God’s Word says – worketh not the righteousness of God.  In other words, if we generate wrath from a hot mind and uncontrolled words, how then can God work His righteousness?  His righteousness is seen in His holy judgment, holy wrath, and holy justification.  God is always in control and does all in perfect tune with the Bible we read every day.  

At times it seems so right that we just blurt out our wrath to try and make others cower down and see our point.  But in the end, what does all that prove?  In most cases all that has been accomplished is broken relationships, hurt feelings, and more anger.  God brought forth His wrath after much patience with the sinful children of Israel. But it was holy wrath with true love.

Reflection—If there is any wrath that needs to be done, let’s leave it up to God. He’s better at it, and the results are always better.