Hello D3v and forgiven;
As forgiven said it was carnal. I expressed anger in a people situation, not the people but the circumstance that could potentially become dangerous. The next day I apologized to everyone, not for the circumstance but my anger. They don't expect this anger from me being a pastor and one of them told me I was a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Instead of reacting I stood there and received what was said of me. It did sting but I just kept quiet. The person saw the look on my face and seemed to be filled with "listening" which to me was the gift of God stirring in them.
D3v, I agree when Paul says to examine ourselves. When I failed the test how did I respond? Christ in us empowers us to rectify our shortcomings, especially with others.
One thing I learned about God is He is watching us but is also watching the other;
Proverbs 24:17-18, 17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: 18 Lest the Lord see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. - KJV
God bless you both.
Bob...........It was once said by a great man that “Insecurity is the reason why backstabbers are born.”
You see......they think that by making others look bad, it makes them look good!