Anger Issues

Proverbs 20:3 (KJV) It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

This verse brings to mind other sections of scripture.  It makes me think of the Proverb that says a soft answer turns away wrath.  It reminds me of Jesus instructing us to turn the other cheek, and to go the extra mile.  None of these, though, indicate that we are going to be perfect, and totally resistant to strife.

Our goal, and our honor if we achieve it, is to avoid strife, or as this verse says to “cease” from strife.  This can have different meanings.  It can mean stopping after the first few punches or insults.  It can mean walking away from someone you know will be aggressive.  It can mean ignoring verbal attacks upon you.

The main point though is that it is not a sign of weakness, or lack of character to avoid conflict.

So?  Don’t let other people drag you into verbal or physical altercations.  Avoid them, both the situations and the people.  Refuse to be drawn in.  Keep in mind it is the highroad.