Scriptures- Ecclesiastes 7:9; Matthew 5:21-22 and Ephesians 4:26-27
Preacher- Guest Preacher Eric Hoheisel, Associate Regional Pastor American Baptist Churches of NJ
Whether it's annoyance, aggravation or rage- it's all anger. Anger is toxic and corrosive to our spirit. It makes us bitter- not better. Anger destroys relationships and damages lives.
How do we deal with our anger? Why we do we like to hold onto our anger? Do we like to keep it because it makes us feel good? And we cannot be responsible for someone else's anger.
Feeling anger is a real emotion. Anger for injustices is valid, but the key is not to sin in our anger.
The scriptures are clear- we are to get rid of anger. Not to manage it- get rid of it! The Bible instructs us not to be so easily provoked.
Some practical strategies to help us get rid of anger-
- Remind yourself about the truths about God - He is a just God.
- Save your energy and channel it into doing something good for someone else. Seek peace.
- Remember how much you have been forgiven. Look to the cross and the price Jesus paid.
Think on this- don't you want God to be angry-free when you meet him face to face?
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