Cain first enviously repined at the success of his brother s sacrifice, and this quickly prompted him to murder. So too unjust and inordinate anger, if it be allowed to lie festering in the heart, will turn into the venom of an implacable hatred. It should be pointed out that anger is not, as envy, simply, and in itself, unlawful. To be moved with indignation for the cause of God when his glory is degraded, His name dishonored, His sanctuary polluted, and His people vilified is a holy anger. A vicious and sinful anger, which darkens the understanding and makes one act as in a frenzy, is one which is without cause and without bounds.
Anger is immoderate when it is violent and excessive, or when it continues to boil.
In closing, let us give some rules for restraining and repressing anger. Think lowly of yourself and you will not be angered if others slight you. The more you despise yourself the easier it will be to bear the contempt of your fellows. How many affronts does He bear with from us. He hath not dealt with us after our sins.