Let the sun not set with you in a provoked state.—Eph. 4:26.
If something a brother has said or done disturbs you so much that you cannot simply pass it over, do not let hateful feelings fester in your heart. (Prov. 19:11) If someone angers you, get your own emotions under control and then take the steps needed to resolve the matter. Because the problem continues to trouble you, address it kindly at an opportune time. (Eph. 4:27, 31, 32) Speak with your brother about the matter, frankly but graciously, in a spirit of reconciliation. (Lev. 19:17; Matt. 18:15) Of course, you should take care to select the proper time. There is “a time to keep quiet and a time to speak.” (Eccl. 3:1, 7) Moreover, “the heart of the righteous one meditates so as to answer.” (Prov. 15:28) This may well involve waiting to talk problems out. Doing so when one is still very upset could make matters worse; but neither is it wise to wait a long time. w10 6/15 4:8, 9
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