Then Saul cast a spear at him to kill him, by which Jonathan knew that it was determined by his father to kill David. As with Saul, so it is with us, a problem with wrath can lead you to harm not only the object of your wrath, but also anyone who gets in the way. Countless men have hurt their wives and children because of their anger toward another. The devastation is long-lasting as well. Children are scarred for life and will likely have trouble with their tempers as well.
Many people view a rash, hot temper as just a part of life.
It is how I deal with a situation. We noted the fallacy of this reasoning above, but also want to understand that God will not accept this excuse. He calls it a work of the flesh and will punish the one guilty of it. For the one who is guilty of it, but comes to a proper understanding of its consequences, he will put it off. The one who does not put it off, will suffer the wrath of God.