Proverbs 12:16

“An ignorant fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man conceals disgrace.”

Anger is one of the natural emotions that we often feel especially when something we don’t like happens. When certain people try to get under our skin, there are times we cannot help ourselves but heap anger and throw it at people without even thinking about the possible consequences of our actions.

What should a prudent man do when people try to disgrace us? I heard a preacher say before, “I don’t defend myself from haters, the Lord will defend those who are worthy to defend for His glory.” He adds, “truth and time go hand in hand.” Is it not beautiful and practical? No matter what you do in this life, some people will try to destroy your faith in the Lord.

This proverb says, “conceal” it. In other terms, “overlook” it. Do your business for the Lord. let them do what they want to do against you until they get tired. When we allow anger to take over our hearts and minds, it will lead us to do ignorant things. It will be exposed in due time and that will be our inevitable disgrace to our name, ministry, and the Lord’s name.

Do not be caught up in foolish anger. Certainly, there is a thing called “righteous anger” that comes from a true understanding of the situation. There is wise anger. We will need wisdom from above to practice wise anger. The good news is we can ask God for wisdom in Spirit and by His grace, He will give us what we need to control our anger and escape foolish anger.