Steel is made especially valuable when it is well tempered in the fire. This strengthening of the metal adds endurance and thus value to its many uses. When steel is hardened by fire, we say it is "tempered." There are things that can happen to steel to make it lose its temper—and when that happens, the steel also loses its value and usefulness.

People are like steel in this regard; when they lose their temper, they also lose their worth. The Bible tells us to be angry and do not sin (Ephesians 4:26). That speaks to controlling our anger and controlling our temper. People who can do that are people who have great worth and great strength of character. We have the option to learn to control our tempers or not, but we should keep in mind what God commands. Keep your value and develop this strength.