Anger and Relationships

21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell. 23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. 25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.
Matthew 5:21-26

I. THE EMOTION OF ANGER IS NOT SIN. WE NEED TO RECOGNIZE WHAT SINFUL ANGER IS.

II. JESUS GIVES US PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO RESOLVE ANGER AND THE CONSEQUENCES IF WE DON’T.

III. HUMILITY OR AN AFFECTED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD. (VERSE 23-24)

IV. DEAL WITH IT QUICKLY OR THE CONSEQUENCES WILL CONTINUE TO GET WORSE. (VERSE 25-26)

EPHESIANS 4:26-27
“IN YOUR ANGER DO NOT SIN”: DO NOT LET THE SUN GO DOWN WHILE YOU ARE STILL ANGRY, AND DO NOT GIVE THE DEVIL A FOOTHOLD.