1. Problems Christians Face
Struggling with Anger
Problems Christians Face

2. What is anger?
To be provoked or agitated by something as a result of displeasure
A primary emotion (joy, sadness, fear & anger)
Wrath, fury, indignation, rage, etc.

3. What is anger?
ὀργίζω (orgizō), most prominent word, usually indicating the state of mind, that often lingers
θυμός, (thymos), stronger word indicating a burning and immediate response. The wrath of God

4. The problem of anger
Prevalent in our society – we live in angry times. Demonstrated by bad behavior
For some, habitual, while for others a trigger point
Spiritually, do we deal with anger toward our brethren?
Anger toward ourselves?

5. The problem of anger
MOST of us deal with anger at times.
The challenge is HOW do we manage our anger?
THAT is what determines whether or not it is sinful
NOTE: Raising one’s voice or becoming upset is not necessarily sinful!

6. The Bible and anger
Acceptable (unsinful) anger
The wrath of God – Psalm 7:11, God is a just judge, And God is angry with the wicked every day.
Romans 1:18, 2:5-9

7. The Bible and anger
Acceptable (unsinful) anger
Jesus became angry – John 2:15-17, cleansing the temple
Mark 3:5, on the Sabbath, he healed a man with a withered hand

8. The Bible and anger
Acceptable (unsinful) anger
Moses became angry – Exodus 32:19, he broke the tablets of stone from God Ground the gold of the idolatrous calf into power and made the people drink it

9. The Bible and anger
Acceptable (unsinful) anger
Ephesians 4:26-27, be angry and do not sin. Cf. Psalm 4:4
James 1:19-20, slow to wrath

10. The Bible and anger
Ungodly anger
Acts 7:54-56, they were cut to the heart at Stephen’s preaching
Luke 6:10-11, when Jesus healed the man with the withered hand
Matthew 5:21-22 – angry with your brother without cause…

11. The Bible and anger
Ungodly anger
Luke 4:28, when Jesus was rejected at Nazareth
Luke 15:28, the brother of the prodigal
Ephesians 4:31, Colossians 3:8 put away bitterness and wrath

12. The Bible and anger Proverbs and anger
Proverbs 14:17, A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
Proverbs 29:20, 22, Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.

13. The Bible and anger
1 Timothy 1:8, lift up holy hands, without wrath and doubting

14. Dealing with anger
Remember you are a Christian at all times!
Self-control – Galatians 5:22-23, James 1:19
Love – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

15. Dealing with anger
Reflection and examination
Galatians 6:4
Why are you angry?
Are you responding properly?
Is there something that triggers this?
Is your life a wreck?

16. Dealing with anger
Develop patience (longsuffering)
Proverbs 25:15, By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, and a gentle tongue breaks a bone
James 3:17 – the wisdom from above is gentle, willing to yield, …

17. Dealing with anger
CONTROL your anger!
James 1:19-20, slow to anger Proverbs 16:32
Ephesians 4:26 – be angry and do not sin
Pause and think before you react
Kindness – 1 Peter 3:8

18. Dealing with anger
A soft answer
Proverbs 15:1, a soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger

19. Dealing with anger
When possible avoid situations and people that provoke you to anger
1 Corinthians 15:33

20. Dealing with anger
Instead of responding with bitterness and wrath, work to correct whatever is angering you

21. Dealing with anger
IF you are in sin, repent!
Matthew 5:23-24
Luke 17:3-4

22. How are you dealing with anger?
Problems Christians Face