Do you remember what happened when the teacher left the class? The naughty kids went bonkers, and the quiet ones hid in the corners!
Unsupervised emotions behave like unsupervised kids. They play up or give up. The relevant research shows that people who are unaware of their emotions are more prone to anger and physical and mental illness, and less able to relate well to others.
Like children, our emotions are a God-given blessing and designed to be seen and heard. Our emotions illuminate, motivate and enhance our relationships, but they are also changeable, irrational and polluted by sin. They are not dissimilar to the average toddler—would you want a two-year-old to tell you what to do?
