Wolverine is arguably the most iconic character in the “X-Men” franchise for a good reason… his tragic backstory combined with his healing factor that makes him practically indestructible makes for a pretty compelling superhero. But all of that pain he endures as well as the frustration that he carries and never deals with produces an undesirable side effect… his “berserker rage” that unleashes his fury on both friends and foes alike. When his anger is kept under control, he is capable of being both a great teammate and a valuable asset on the battlefield… but when he loses control he becomes a liability, performing destructive actions he will greatly regret later on.

The presence of Christ in our life does not mean that we will never become angry… but it is only when we submit those emotions to His Spirit and allow Him to direct our words and actions as a result of those feelings that we can avoid sinful reactions that we will regret. We all experience painful moments that make us want to lash out, but His righteousness will never be produced by our rage-filled responses. Let’s give every angry moment a prayerful pause before the “claws” come out today and immediately bring those wounds to Christ so He can heal us of our pain as well as guide us on how to react in a manner that we won’t regret once the dust settles.

Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27

So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:19-20

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