Anger
Finding Freedom
June 28, 2023
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. —James 1:19
6 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. —Exodus 34:6
Anger is what happens when what you love gets threatened.
1.Anger loses its control when you understand what causes it.
Root Idols: Comfort, Control, Power, Approval
20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. —James 1:20
2.Anger loses its control when you understand what it does to others.
34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” —Luke 23:34
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law —Galatians 5:22-23