Anger Management - God's Way Part 2

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Anger Management -God’s Way

Part 2

You’ve probably  noticed that God’s Word doesn’t say we will never be angry. Nor does it say that all anger is sin. However, it does set limits for us. We’re told, “In your anger do not sin: so not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold”(Eh 4:26-27).

Anger can be a constructive tool, able to build bridges not walls, if it’s managed properly. For example, if we commit ourselves to dealing with our anger before we go to bed, it won’t grow during the night into resentment and bitterness. Dealing with anger before bedtime is not always an easy thing to do because at time there’s no way of confronting the other person on the incident. In that case, we have to take the circumstances to the Lord and promise Him we will work out the details as soon as possible. Otherwise, we are warned that unresolved anger gives the devil a foothold in our lives. 

Anger is a wedge the devil drives into our spirits. If it's unresolved, it can lead to discouragement, depression, hatred. It can cause friction and divisiveness in a family, a church, or in the workplace. That's why Scripture advises: 

Read Eph. 4:29-32 aloud. 

According to Galatians 5:16-26, we find that there are two sources of power for out lives.

What are they? __________________ and __________________

When we follow the Holy Ghost's guidance, yield our emotions to His control, and are attentive to His gentle nudges, He will produce in us the character of what Gal 5:22 :

What are these qualities? ________ ; _______;________;________ ; _________

________; __________; _________; _________.

If these qualities are deeply ingrained in our character, they will surely change the way we respond to irritation and provocation.