Wrath is heavier than stone

From the Sermon on the Mount we read, ye have heard it said by them of old, “Thou shall not kill…” But I say unto you, that whosoever is angry with his brother without cause … whosoever shall say Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”

 My father used to tell me that hate and anger cankers the soul and destroys the body. That sounds like it came from the Bible, but I have not been able to find it yet. If that’s not where comes from it was given by a very wise individual. From Proverbs we learn, “A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them all. “ That is exactly how it is when we get angry, even if it is for a just cause, it becomes heavier than stones. We carry that with us all day and fall into bed exhausted. We rise the next morning with the same weight on us and feel as if we never slept. If we don’t get rid of it begins to wear us out. We become more susceptible to illness and as Dad says it will destroy the body.

Ought we to therefore forgive whatever burdens are put upon us and forgive each other as we expect Father in Heaven to forgive us? We are often encouraged to do good and help others on their way.   Even if we can do no more than smile it warms our hearts as well as the heart of the recipient.  Now think for a moment that if just that little smile can do so much good how much harm a scowl can do?

 Have you ever been around people who make you feel bad just being in their presence? They don’t even have to be angry at you, it can still be felt. Now think of your little children who are so receptive to feelings of the spirit both good and bad. Maybe you have just cause for your hurt feelings or your anger, but that child and especially that teen doesn’t know that. All they know is that you’re sending out bad vibes and they think you don’t love them.  You need to do is say that. “It’s not you.” The second thing you need to do is to take care of the problem in yourself. Pray for guidance, love and understanding. When you can forgive and speak kindly to the problem do so as quickly as you can. Forgiving someone is not for them. It is for you.