Wrath

Ephesians 4:26
    “’Be angry, and do not sin’: do not let the sun go down on your wrath.” NKJV
    “’In your anger, do not sin’: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.” NIV

    I like how the Psalmist assumes anger will come. The command here is doable. Though anger is inevitable, we should never let it travel from emotions to thoughts or plans, and from thoughts we should never let it reach actions for it says “do not sin.”
    Sometimes I go straight from emotion to action. This is the hardest to overcome, and the best example of this is sinning with words. Either in the form of cursing or gossip or just saying something I regret greatly, the tongue causes all kinds of mischief and should be given particular attention when safeguarding my sinful nature.
    Not only does it tell what will happen and what to avoid it also mentions a step to avoid that sin. To avoid plotting evil, never end a day angry but always check these emotions at the door before falling asleep. If you find that in you own strength it can’t be done, ask the Lord to change your heart on the matter. Every time I’ve prayed for such He has been faithful to answer quickly and effectively.
    Application:
    To recognize that my anger is not justified, though I often like to think it is. To never go to bed angry. To not sin when times of anger come.

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More to Ponder:
    Matthew 18:21-35  http://kaylaharrington.blogspot.com/2011/08/forgiveness.html

    Luke 6:37-38