Anger is a God-given emotional response that is usually tied to a goal, a value, or an expectation. It usually ignites when we feel invalidated, disrespected, or rejected. We express anger, depending on our personality, in two ways: by exploding or imploding.
Main Points:
1. There is one form of anger that we might call “righteous anger.” This is anger directed at injustice. It is anger at acts that violate the gospel or at things that offend God. Anger at racism, anger at prejudice, anger at how the devil is destroying lives, or anger at the poverty of children and it inspires someone to make a difference.
2. But let’s be honest for a minute. The vast majority of anger does not fall into the category of righteous indignation. I would guess that most of our anger is the result of having our own interests violated in one way or another.
3. Anger does not cultivate a proper environment in which the word of God can grow and mature. Anger blocks out the movement of God. Anger closes and hardens your heart so that, pretty soon, nothing else can take root. If you are spending so much time and energy on your anger, it is impossible to be attentive to the Word.
Today’s Scripture Verses:
Ephesians 4:26 – “In your anger do not sin.”
James 1:19-20 - “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
Ecclesiastes 7:9 - “Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool.”
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