Will Smith, who debuted as an actor in 1990 and has a well-established career in the media industry, was suddenly ruined by a dramatic burst of wrath that erupted at the Oscar Awards last night.
Smith lets his anger control him, making him lose his composure and leading him to make one hasty, regrettable decision.
Will Smith was enraged by Chris Rock's baldness joke about his wife, so he walked in front of the stage towards Rock, who was the emcee of that night's event. As he approached Rock, he slapped him hard and returned to his seat while making an "f-bomb" cuss. Smith's subsequent blow to Rock appeared to be a harsher and more insensitive gesture than Chris' remark about Jada (Smith's wife).
In other words, he is a Christian. However, following Christ demands sanctification or separation from the norm, which means you no longer act or speak the same way as the general public. Your demeanour has shifted. The days of your being sensitive and getting easily upset are gone because Christ transformed you into a new person who stays calm even in the face of the most challenging and provocative situations.
It would dishonour Christ if we claimed to be His disciples while behaving reactively and violently in the crowd. The world expects and perceives Christians to be different. We are Christ's earthly representatives and serve as the Bible to those who do not read it. As a result, we must always be cautious of our words and deeds.
Admittedly, I am one of the numerous people who resemble Will Smith. In the most annoying circumstances, I am typically unable to contain myself. Whenever I give in to the lust of my anger, I'm tempted to give up Christianity and go back to being the person I was before. But that would be insane because Christ is the best I have in my life now. He is the source of my being and my everything. He is my all-in-all. He deserves all that I have to offer.
If you fail to be Christlike at one time or another, admitting your mistakes and apologising is the right thing to do to overcome the feelings of shame, guilt, and remorse.
"Man, what does the Lord expect of you? To do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God."
(Deuteronomy 10:12–13)
Nevertheless, the dim truth is that people would rather protect their egos than admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness from others. Let us be reminded that God is opposed to the haughty while rewarding the humble. (James 4:6-7). Further, those who think highly of themselves will be brought low, and those who humble themselves will be exalted (Matthew 23:12).
In a Christian life, it is inevitable not to sin; because no one is righteous, not even one (Romans 3:10), and all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). But the good news is that even if you slip hundreds of times when following Christ, just get up quickly, return to Him, act morally, and stop sinning (repent), and Christ, who does not condemn but abounds in love and mercy, will forgive you and grant you healing and peace.
Concerning the people who are slaves to anger, this is what the Bible says:
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person; do not associate with one who is easily angered. (Proverbs 22:24)
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. (Proverbs 12:16)
On the other hand, I commend Chris Rock. Even after Will punched him, there was no hint of vengeance from him, and he carried on with the programme as if nothing had happened. Such a sensible individual who was enticed to anger yet managed to maintain his negative reaction under control.
“Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offence.” (Proverbs 19:11)
Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s emotions is better than capturing a city. (Proverbs 16:32)
A fool always loses his temper, but a wise man holds it back. (Proverbs 29:11)
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