Ephesians 4:17-32
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger… (v. 26) This verse is guidance that every marriage counselor should have in his/her repertoire, especially when counseling engaged couples. It’s a verse that Carol and I have embraced since before we were married and have held onto these 38+ years. We have certainly disagreed and been angry with each other, but early on we agreed not to speak to each other in anger, but rather to delay a disagreeable conversation until cooler heads could prevail. It helped that we both had parents who did not behave in this fashion, but both argued and held on to their anger with each other for far too long. The next verse gives a clue as to why this verse 26 guidance is good: …give no opportunity to the devil. (v. 27) Satan is looking for every opportunity to destroy both civil and Christian marriages; anger provides him with probably his best shot! Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (I Peter 5:8) Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger…
See also: September 7 / Ephesians 4:17-24; September 8 / Ephesians 4:25-32