Beware of SHANGER

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and

anger, brawling and slander,

along with every form of malice.

Be kind and compassionate to one another,

forgiving each other, just as in Christ

God forgave you.

                            ~ Ephesians 4:31-32

For the word of God is living and active.

Sharper than any double-edged sword,

it penetrates even to dividing

soul and spirit, joints and marrow;

it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Nothing in all creation

is hidden from God's sight.

Everything is uncovered and laid bare

before the eyes of Him

to whom we must give account.

                            ~ Hebrews 4:12-13

Anger may become the go-to response 

  in reaction to the slightest arousal 

    of shame or thoughts and 

      feelings that might trigger it. 

This substitution of rage for shame 

  can became a habit 

    so that anytime one feels 

      humiliated, embarrassed, 

        or ridiculed 

      and their self-esteem takes a drop, 

    they use rage to cut off 

        these bad feelings.

Anger pushes away shame.

                        ~ Beverly Engel