3 Ne. 11:29; Ether 15:23; Abr. 3:28; Psalm 37:8; Prov. 14:17; 15:18; 16:32; 22:24; 27:4; Eccl. 7:9; Col. 3:19, 21; refer in this text to 3 Ne. 11:28-30; 3 Ne. 12:22
“It is tragic what a lack of courtesy can bring. We see it every day as we move in the traffic of the cities in which we live. A moment spent in letting someone else get into the line does good for the one who is helped, and it also does good for the one who helps. Something happens inside of us when we are courteous and deferential toward others. It is all part of a refining process, which if persisted in, will change our very natures. On the other hand, anger over a little traffic problem, with swearing and filthy gestures, demeans those who make them and offends those at whom they are aimed. To practice the kind of self-discipline which can control one’s temper in the little things that happen almost every day is an expression of emotional cleanliness.” (Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, May 1996, p. 49)
“Unfortunately a few of you [sisters] may be married to men who are abusive. Some of them put on a fine face before the world during the day, and come home in the evening, set aside their self-discipline, and on the slightest provocation fly into outbursts of anger. No man who engages in such evil and unbecoming behavior is worthy of the priesthood of God. No man who so conducts himself is worthy of the privileges of the House of the Lord. I regret that there are some men undeserving of the love of their wives and children. There are children who fear their fathers and wives who fear their husbands. If there be any such within the hearing of my voice, as a servant of the Lord I rebuke you and call you to repentance. Discipline yourselves. Master your temper. Most of the things that make you angry are of very small consequence. And what a terrible price you are paying for your anger. Ask the Lord to forgive you. Ask your wife to forgive you. Apologize to your children.” (Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Nov. 1996, p. 68)
“[Anger] … is another serious thing to which many young men become addicted… . With the least provocation they explode into tantrums of uncontrolled rage… . But even worse, they are prone to lose all sense of reason and do things which later bring regret. We hear much these days of the phenomenon called road rage. Drivers become provoked over some small irritation. They fly into a rage, even resulting in murder. A life of regret follows. As the writer of Proverbs has said, ‘He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city’ (Prov. 16:32). If you have a temper, now is the time to learn to control it… . Let no member of this Church ever lose control of himself in such an unnecessary and vicious manner… . I constantly deal with those cases of members of the Church who have … appl[ied] … for a cancellation of their temple sealing. When first married, they are full of great expectations… . But the flower of love fades in an atmosphere of criticism and carping, of mean words and uncontrolled anger. Love flies out the window as contention enters. I repeat, my brethren, if any of you young men have trouble controlling your temper, I plead with you to begin the work of making that correction now. Otherwise you will bring only tears and sorrow into the homes which you will someday establish.” (Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, May 1998, p. 50)