Slow To Anger, Part 1 Pastor Dave Jansen April 23, 2017 Series: Sensible Sensitivity

The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. Psalm 103:8-9 (NLT)

anger, some of us are Spewers and some When it comes to anger, some of us are Spewers and some of us are Stewers.

Short-tempered people do foolish things… People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. Proverbs 14:17,29 (NLT)

How do we slow down our anger?

Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. Proverbs 19:11 (NLT)

By reviewing our anger

In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Psalm 4:4 (NIV)

Search your heart and ask yourself two questions...

1. Why am I getting so angry?

2. What am I going to do about it?

Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Ephesians 4:26 (NLT)

The Lord accepted Abel and his gift, but he did not accept Cain and his gift. This made Cain very angry, and he looked dejected. “Why are you so angry?” the Lord asked Cain. “Why do you look so dejected? You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” Genesis 4:4-7 (NLT)

1. Heal the hurt within

Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27 (NLT)

1. Heal the hurt within

2. Take your foot off the gas

Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark. They will go from one place to another, weary and hungry. And because they are hungry, they will rage and curse their king and their God. Isaiah 8:20-21 (NLT)

2. Take your foot off the gas

3. Guard your buttons

2 Kings 5:10-12 (NLT) “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy.” But Naaman became angry and stalked away. “I thought he would certainly come out to meet me!” he said. “I expected him to wave his hand over the leprosy and... (cont’d) 2 Kings 5:10-12 (NLT)

2 Kings 5:10-12 (NLT) ...call on the name of the Lord his God and heal me! Aren’t the rivers of Damascus, the Abana and the Pharpar, better than any of the rivers of Israel? Why shouldn’t I wash in them and be healed?” So Naaman turned and went away in a rage. 2 Kings 5:10-12 (NLT)

3. Guard your buttons

The #1 button for a man is to feel controlled

The #1 button for a woman is to feel disconnected

4. Listen to understand

Understand this, dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19 (NLT)

4. Listen to understand

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 (NLT)

Slow To Anger, Part 1 Pastor Dave Jansen April 23, 2017 Series: Sensible Sensitivity