Are You Mad?

Anger and fear are two sides of the same coin. Both emotions reveal hearts that want to be in control. We respond with fear or anger when a desire is denied or a treasure threatened. James tells us that one of the antidotes to anger or fear is to remind ourselves of who is really in charge. The Lord! He providentially guides and directs our steps. We have to root out anger in our lives, for it does not produce the righteousness God requires from us.