PROCEED SLOWLY

By Ron Adams

This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to

hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not

achieve the righteousness of God.

James 1:19-20

The often quoted saying, “Fools rush in where angels fear to

tread,” is from AN ESSAY ON CRITICISM by Alexander Pope in 1709. And

there are several verses in the Book of Proverbs that point out the

foolishness of being in a hurry without due regard for inevitable

consequences.

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is

quick-tempered exalts folly.

Proverbs 14:29

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger

calms a dispute.

Proverbs 15:18

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his

spirit, than he who captures a city.

Proverbs 16:32

A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to

overlook a transgression.

Proverbs 19:11

BE LIKE HIM

The LORD is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and

abounding in lovingkindness.

Psalm 103:8

- Ron Adams publishes F.Y.C., a monthly publication. Bible references are from the NASB except where another translation is referenced. Back issues are archived at http://ra10ar.com Be thoughtful and kind. All rights reserved. © 2021