Anger & Judgement -Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

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When you're angry at someone it can be hard to be reasonable with your words and actions towards them. It's important to realize that none of us are perfect; so before judging and criticizing someone else for their wrong-doings, you must evaluate yourself first for any sins and mistakes you've made. Remember, the Bible says this; "But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgement. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca' (a term of contempt and anger) is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool' will be in danger of the fire of hell. Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the alter and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the alter. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. [Matthew 5:22-24] This means that before we go before God with judgement and shame, we must be spiritually clean, having nothing shameful within us. The Bible also says "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires". [James 1:19-20] So, we must be quick to deal with our judgements and contempt so we can fulfill a good and righteous life like God has planned for us.