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January 14, 2024

“From Unrighteous to Righteous Anger”

Ephesians 4:26-27
January 14, 2024

Main point: In Ephesians 4:26-27 Paul gives four commands to control anger and use it for righteous purposes.

I. Define and Control Anger
Verse 26a

II. Put Off Sinful Anger
Verse 26b

III. Set a Time Limit on All Anger
Verse 26c

IV. Resolve the Conflict as Soon as Possible
Verse 27

Here are some books which may assist you in deeper study and application of the truths presented in today’s sermon. While the elders cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, we do believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through today’s topic.

• Bitterness by Lou Priolo
• Anger, Anxiety and Fear by Stuart Scott
• Uprooting Anger by Robert Jones

Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as we discuss the Scripture passage from the sermon, how to apply it, and pray for one another.

  1. What is the difference between righteous anger and unrighteous anger?

  2. Since there is so much sin and injustice in the world, how can you know when you should take action against it?

  3. Since we’re all so prone to self-justification, how can we objectively evaluate whether our anger is righteous or not?

  4. Read James 3:13–4:12. Why is God more concerned about the heart as the seat of anger? In what ways do good desires become sinful demands and result in unrighteous anger?

  5. Read Luke 6:43-45. What is the “heart”? How are sinful beliefs and motives revealed when someone gets angry?

  6. What do you do when you are angry? How might God be revealing that you have an anger problem?

  7. What counsel and steps would you provide to someone who has a heart of anger and wants to change?