A Family’s Problems

Philippians 4:13

Take Control Of Your Life

Sow a Thought, Reap an ActionSow an Action, Reap a Habit

Sow a Set of Habits, Reap a CharacterSow a Character, Reap Your Destiny

Negative Emotions(Limiting – Destructive)

Discouragement Overwhelmed Frustration Bitterness Self-Pity Anger Despair Sadness Depression Resentment Disappointment

Self Pity

Self Pity Anger

Self Pity Anger Resentment

Self Pity Anger Resentment Depression

Positive Emotions(Empowering – Constructive)

Contribution Competent Motivated Sympathy Effective Happy Love Success Powerful Gratitude Generosity Connected

When Anger Is WrongNo Just Cause

Matthew 5:22; Proverbs 19:19Harbored and Conceives Evil

Ephesians 4:27; Proverbs 22:24-25Hasty or Quick Tempered

James 1:19; Titus 1:7; Proverbs 15:18:29:22Not Subject To Personal Control

Ephesians 4:31; Proverbs 19:11; 25:28

Problem

Blowing Up(Ventilation

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Anger Claming Up(Internalization)Energy Energy

Anger

Problem

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Problem

Problem

• You Are A Christian• You Do Sin• Remember Bible Basics – Husband Is Head

(With Love & Honor)

– Wife Is Submissive

(With Love & Respect)

– Children Obey Parents

(With Honor)

– Parents Must Not Provoke

• You Are A Christian• You Do Sin• Remember Bible Basics • Never Give Up Hope• Learn To Communicate

The Key To Staying In Love:

Rules For CommunicationEphesians 4

Vs. 1-3 – Be Patient and HumbleVs. 14 – As Adults, Not Children

Vs 15 – In LoveVs. 16 – To Edify or Build Up

Vs. 17-18 – Not Futile Minded, With UnderstandingVs. 19-20 – With Feeling for Others

Vs. 21-24 – With Renewed Mind In HolinessVs. 25 – Without Lying, Speak TruthVs. 26-27 – Without Harboring Anger

Vs. 28 – Do Your WorkVs. 29 – No Corrupt Communication,

But Good and Edifying SpeechVs. 30 – Do Not Grieve The Spirit

Vs. 31-32 – Kind, Tenderhearted, and Forgiving

• You Are A Christian• You Do Sin• Remember Bible Basics • Never Give Up Hope• Learn To Communicate• Keep Problems Separate

From The Rest Of Your Marriage