Anger

Understanding Anger

• Created By God• Two Types of Anger– Thumos: A sudden outburst of anger.– Orge: Builds up gradually.

• Anger Is Usually Provoked By…– Hurt, Injustice, Fear or Frustration– Common Denominator: “You owe me…”

You’ll never escape all the triggers for anger. You must learn

to control it.

How God Handles Anger

• God’s Anger Motivates Him To Bring About Justice.– Psalm 7:11

• God’s Anger Is Very Often Restrained.– Psalm 78:38

• God’s Anger Is Processed In Light of the Bigger Picture.

Basics For Controlling Anger

• Determine To Show True Strength– Proverbs 16:32, Psalm 37:8

• Sober-Minded Thinking– Proverbs 19:11a

• Overlooking Personal Offenses– Proverbs 19:11b

• Welcome Calm Counsel– Proverbs 15:1,18, Proverbs 16:14

• When Anger Arises: Ephesians 4:26-27– Don’t Sin, Let Go & Then Solve The Issue, Beware Satan’s Foothold

Anger