Pressing The Point

Proverbs 30:33 For pressing milk produces curds, pressing the nose produces blood, and pressing anger produces strife. ESV


Have you ever found yourself in a place where you just don't feel heard? Have you experienced put-downs by others who disregard your opinion or say things that are actually hurtful to you. Do you find yourself reacting with a hot face and a hot attitude?

While it's okay to acknowledge that you are having feelings, it is what you do with those feelings that matters. Anger at sin is okay, but often our anger is really the product of hurt pride.

Psalm 4:4 says "Be angry and do not sin; on your bed reflect in your heart and be still."

Our tendency is to shoot off our mouths first and seek clarification second (if at all). Anger that is "pressed" produces strife and brokenness. Anger that is taken to the Lord in a time of quiet can result in proper self-reflection and a more positive response to those who have made you upset.

Proverbs 15:1-2 A gentle answer turns away anger,  but a harsh word stirs up wrath. 2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness. HCSB

Pastor Tom