How to Deflate the Irate
April 18, 2021

HOW TO DEFLATE THE IRATE

#CRAZYMAKERS: Part Two
April 18th 2021 | Pastor Brian
 
“Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.” (Ephesians 4:26–27, NLT)
 
 

4 WAYS PEOPLE EXPRESS ANGER

 
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Example: Cain
Cain became furious, and he scowled in anger…When they were out in the fields, Cain turned on his brother and killed him.” (Genesis 4:5,8, GNB)
 
RESULT: Regret
 
 
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Example: Jeremiah
“…I stayed by myself and was filled with anger. Why do I keep on suffering? Why are my wounds incurable? Why won’t they heal?” (Jeremiah 15:17–18 sel, GNB)
 
RESULT: Sickness
 
 
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Example: The Prodigal’s Brother
“The older brother became angry and refused to go in [to the party]. So his father went out and pleaded with him.” (Luke 15:28, NIV)
 
RESULT: Depression “Frozen anger.”
 
 
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Example: The Pharisees
“At this, the enemies of Jesus were wild with rage and began to discuss what to do with him.” (Luke 6:11, NLT)
 
RESULT: Paranoia / Bitterness
 
 

WHAT TO DO WHEN ANGRYMAKERS PUSH MY BUTTONS

 
1. Count the

of anger.
 
“An angry person causes trouble; a person with a quick temper sins a lot.” (Proverbs 29:22, NCV)
 
“Hot tempers cause arguments…” (Proverbs 15:18, GNB)
 
“People with a hot temper do foolish things…” (Proverbs 14:17, GNB)

 
 
2. Look past their words to their .
 
“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” (Proverbs 19:11, NIV)
 
Anger has 3 root causes:
😮Hurt.
😮Frustration.
😮Fear.
 
“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” (Colossians 3:13, NLT)
 
 
3. before you react.
 
“Fools vent their anger…” (Proverbs 29:11, NLT)
 
“Wise people think before they act;” (Proverbs 13:16a, NLT)

 
Questions to ask:
🧐Why am I angry?
🧐What do I really want?
🧐How can I get it?
 
“A gentle answer quietens anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.” (Proverbs 15:1, GNB)
 
 
4. before you lash out.
 
“A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.” (Proverbs 17:27, NLT)
 
“Lord, help me control my tongue; help me be careful about what I say.” (Psalm 141:3, NCV)
 
“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” (James 1:5, NLT)

 
 
5. so you can give peace.
 
“The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.”
(Proverbs 29:25, The Message)

 
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience…” (Galatians 5:22, NIV)

 
 

LAST THOUGHT

I can’t remove my buttons, but I can choose

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