Everyone has something that makes the angry. But what we allow anger to do in our lives will define whether we follow Christ’s example or not.

What are some things that make you angry?

Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm. —Psalm 37:8 (NLT)

We all need freedom from anger’s control in our lives. But does this mean that anger is always wrong?

In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. —Ephesians 4:26 (NIV)

What is this passage saying about our anger?
How might we apply this passage?

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. 20 Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. 21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. —James 1:19-21 (NLT)

What is this passage saying about how to deal with anger?

It’s amazing how most of the problems we encounter with anger could be avoided if we waited a few moments before we responded.

Jesus modeled this in Mark 11:11-17. What do you notice about how Jesus managed his anger in this story?

What are ways that you can manage your anger?