Genesis 34

This issue with Dinah shows that Jacob’s sons have inherited their father’s knack for deception. While they were right to be upset about their sister being raped, they acted in a disproportionate manner, and Jacob understands that it will probably come back to haunt them. It doesn’t, but that’s because of God’s intervention (Genesis 35:5). We need to be careful that our righteous anger is truly righteous, and not just vindictive and destructive, or it will cause us no end of problems.

Thought for the day: What can we do to keep our anger in check?

James 1:19-21 (WEB) “So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God. Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.”