Lance Witt
May 23, 2021
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell. Matthew 5:21-22 (NIV)
“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. Ephesians 4:26-27 (NIV)
A THEOLOGY OF ANGER
1. MY ANGER IS MY**
“You are ridiculously in charge of your life.” Henry Cloud
You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” Genesis 4:7 (NLT)
2. MY ANGER IS AN
3. MY ANGER ALWAYS
4. MY ANGER HAS
HOW DO I CONTROL MY ANGER?
People with understanding control their anger;
a hot temper shows great foolishness. Proverbs 14:29 (NLT)
1. REFUSE TO PLAY THE “
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of malicious behavior. Ephesians 4:31 (NLT)
2. PARTNER WITH THE
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
3. PUSH THE
Manage the Moment!
Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. Proverbs 29:11 (NLT)
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. James 1:19-20 (NLT)
4. CHOOSE
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. Proverbs 15:1 (NLT)