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Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Dealing with Anger

Anger becomes corrupted when it transforms into sinful anger, shifting its focus from God's will to self-centered desires. This is often summarized as "I want what I want when I want it the way I want it," revealing a problem within the heart rather than being caused by external circumstances. Sinful anger is not merely an emotion to be managed; it's considered a "deed of the flesh" that God views as a serious sin and desires to be eradicated.

The corruption of anger manifests in various destructive forms:

• Bitterness is a deep, often hidden, smoldering resentment that refuses reconciliation. It's like "acid reflux of the inner man," holding onto hurts, distorting memories, and can pull one away from others and God.
• Wrath signifies fierce outbursts of passion, like a pot boiling over, often involving physical actions and explicit rage.
• Anger (orgé) is a more enduring state of violent passion, manifesting as a "permanent scowl" or causing others to feel like they are "walking on eggshells."
• Clamor is outcry or shouting in anger, including yelling or using harsh words like cussing.
• Slander involves speaking cutting words about a person to hurt them, either directly or behind their back, often overlapping with gossip.
• Malice represents malicious evil intent or wishing harm upon others, leading to actions like withholding relationships.

Beyond these, corrupted anger can manifest as the silent treatment, acting foolishly, distorting facts with "always" and "never" statements, failing to rule one's spirit (lack of self-control), and simply being flat out rude. This corrupted anger always makes things worse, stirs up strife, hardens the heart, and drives others away, illustrating its destructive nature.

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