We live in a world dominated by angry words, angry gestures, and angry responses. In our communities we have angry protests and road rage and domestic violence. We are fed a steady diet of angry thoughts, words, and actions on the daily news. Yesterday we said that the first step in dealing with anger is to admit that we are angry people and that God wants to help us deal with it. In His power, we can overcome those things that feed our anger.
God understands that a whole variety of circumstances cause us to struggle inwardly. However, it is God’s desire that we learn how to deal with life’s difficulties within His love and care, and, in His power, learn to control our anger. What does God’s word say to us about that?
CONTROLLING OUR TEMPER SHOWS GOOD SENSE: Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. (Proverbs 19:11 NLT)
GOD WANTS ME FREE FROM ANGER AND RAGE: In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy. (1 Timothy 2:8 NLT)
Am I still angry at someone who hurt me a long time ago or even a few days ago? What does God say I am to do about that?
GET RID OF ANGER NOW: Don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. (Ephesians 4:26-27, Colossians 3:8,10-12 NLT)
Today, how will I choose to resolve my anger?
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