7 Deadly Sins - #2 Wrath
Romans 12:17-21 (CSB)
7 Deadly Sins 02 | Michael Braden | Connect, Care & Grow Assistant Pastor | first aired on 10.09.2022
Read Scripture
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes.18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
19 Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for God’s wrath, because it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.
20 But, If your enemy is hungry, feed him.
If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
For in so doing you will be heaping fiery coals on his head.
21 Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good —Romans 12:17-21 CSB
3 Truths about Anger:
- Anger in itself, is not a sin
- You can be un-righteously angry about the right things
- Anger is a catalyst, not a constant
I. Gideon’s calling did not
Key Point: Intimacy with God does not diminish our temptation
II. As Gideon’s Anger increased, his
Key Point: Unrighteous Anger moves us away from the will of God
III. Gideon’s Anger created a ripple effect of
Key Point: Our sin will always impact more than we think
Thoughts to Consider:
1. Am I still angry about the injustice, or has it become personal?
2. Is there righteous anger in my heart that can be used for good?
3. Do I need to seek forgiveness for the impact of my anger?
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