Strife is defined as a bitter and sometimes violent conflict or dissension; it is an act of contention: fight or struggle. A synonym of strife is discord. Often, people make the mistake of diagnosing strife as anger. Anger can lead to strife and strife can lead to anger; however, they are not the same. Proverbs 29:22 says that an angry man stirs up strife. The Bible clearly makes a distinction between the two. So, the...

My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.—James 1:19-21 While discussing these Blessing blockers, I am attempting to give a thorough but...