Out-of-control temper is a common but serious sin (James 1:19-20)

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NOT ALL ANGER IS SINFUL

(2 Timothy 2:24-25)

WE SHOULD AVOID SINFUL FEELINGS AND EXPRESSIONS OF ANGER

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To avoid allowing our anger to become sinful we need to:

EXPRESS IT IN AN APPROPRIATE WAY

(Romans 12:17; Proverbs 15:1)

GET OVER OUR ANGER QUICKLY

Prolonged anger hurts us emotionally

Prolonged anger hurts us spiritually

HOW TO GET RID OF SINFUL ANGER

Make sure you are a genuine Christian

Forgive those with whom you are angry

Ask the Lord to help you tame your temper

Be angry and do not sin, do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil