Sermon by Dr. Robert Lewis
10/22/2000
Our opponent is anger.
- Anger is energy that is focused. It can rally you the right way or the wrong way.
- Three specific types of anger:
- Righteous anger - right reaction, right response
- Misplaced anger - right reaction, wrong response
- Problematic anger - wrong reaction, wrong response
- From anger to angry -- why?
- Angry people come from angry families.
- Angry people come from wounded backgrounds.
- Angry people are often "control freaks" using anger for protection or gain.
- Angry people have serious, unmet expectations and feel trapped.
- Angry people are most often men.
- Action points for taking the gold:
- For those who are angered
- Don't go hot or cold, learn to express yourself directly.
- Listen and be willing to forgive.
- Be quick about it.
- Memorize Eph 4:25-27
- For those who stay angry
- Admit you have an anger problem.
- Find the root cause.
- Be courageous and willing to change whatever behavior fuels that anger.
- Enlist the support of others.
- Ask for God's help.
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