Ephesians 4:26 “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger…”
Hmmm, so it’s okay to get angry. But it is not okay to stay angry. Anger is an emotion. God experiences anger. In His image we share this quality. We should not be ruled by anger.
What causes anger? Disappointment, frustration, failure, injustice, etc…
What causes quick anger responses in your life? Were you abused? Are you selfish? Did others model quick-tempered responses as you were growing up? Have you found it to be a quality way to manipulate others when you need them to change their behavior or attitudes? Do you utilize anger to get even with others?
Rom. 12:17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Prov. 22:24-25 Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.
Great Quote from this reading: “He needed to hear me share my anger in a direct but non-abusive way.” (Pg. 128)
Challenge: Consider the “Points of Action” and “Thinking and Growing Together” on pages “129-134.”
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