Galatians 5:19-20“‘In your anger do not sin’: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.” (Ephesians 4:26-27)
Wrath is like a seed that is planted in your heart. The longer you stay angry, the more it takes root. It does not matter if the anger was justified or not. So this applies to all you who are living in your righteous anger. When you do this, you give the devil a foothold, which is exactly what he wants. According to Dictionary.com, one definition of a foothold is “a secure position from which further progress may be made." When you give the devil a foothold in your life, you give him a launching pad where he will attempt to make further inroads into your life. If you allow wrath to live in your heart, you will not just be angry at one thing. Over time, you will become angry at everything. This is the progression Satan wants to take in your life. If you are angry, it is time to let it go before Satan takes a more aggressive position in your heart.
5. Wrath is an act of the flesh
“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions.” (Galatians 5:19-20, emphasis added)
When you operate in wrath, you are operating out of your flesh. That is why you cannot produce righteous living: your flesh cannot do that. If you are filled with wrath, it is time to examine your heart. You may not think so, but something is amiss.
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