Anger turns to sin when it is selfishly motivated (James 1:20), when God’s goal is distorted (1 Corinthians 10:31), or when anger is allowed to linger (Ephesians 4:26-27).
Ephesians 4:15, 19 says we are to speak the truth in love and to use our words to build others up, and not to allow rotten or destructive words to pour from our lips. Unfortunately, this poisonous speech is a common characteristic of fallen man (Romans 3:13-14).
Anger becomes sin when it is allowed to boil over without restraint, resulting in a scenario in which everyone around is hurt (Proverbs 29:11), leaving devastation in its wake, often with irreparable consequences. Anger also becomes sin when the angry one refuses to be pacified, holds a grudge, or keeps it all inside (Ephesians 4:26-27). This can cause depression and irritability over any little thing, often things unrelated to the underlying problem.
What are ways that you can truly deal with the underlying problems that lead to the anger you are holding on to?
What would the world look like if Christians learned to control their anger in a more Godly way?
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
ANGER...
Posted by sara at 10:11 AM
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What are ways that you can truly deal with the underlying problems that lead to the anger you are holding on to? Recovery. Recovery! Recovery - oh yeah... inventory!
What would the world look like if Christians learned to control their anger in a more Godly way? Really? You had to ask this question? the world would look a whhhooooolllle lot better!!!
1.) I think that holding on to our underlying issues gives us a feeling of false control.Well that is what it gives me. I honestly didn't know what those issues were until recently. ..At this moment in my life, my underlying issues are being thrown in my face, lovingly by my heavenly Father.To truly deal, I have to openly trust that the Lord is who He says He is! That if I really want to face what my issues are I have to turn to my Lord and confide in loving friends who, no matter how crazy my issues are will love me unconditionally!
2.) If we could control our anger in a more positive way there would be less hatred, less anger, less pessimism, and more LOVE!
Controlling our anger would result in an increase in authenticity, honesty, trust, and love.
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