integrity in our unity: anger

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“How to Fight in IT!”Today’s Topic:

integrity

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Ephesians 4:26-27

Ephesians 4:26-27

"I got so angry that I gave him a piece of my mind. And it was a piece that I couldn’t afford to lose." Chuck Swindoll

Ephesians 4:26-27

3 Essential Ingredients to Managing Anger:

1. Cut off the nourishment.

2. Put a strict time limit on your anger.

3. Engage in means for healing.

Anger can lead to murder (Genesis 4:3–8)Anger affects your psychological state (1 Kings 21:4) Anger leads to evil actions (Psalm 37:8)

Showing anger is foolish (Proverbs 12:16)Gentle words can soothe anger (Proverbs 15:1)Being quick-tempered is foolish (Ecclesiastes 7:9)

A Few Biblical References for Anger

God becomes angry when we are ruled by anger (Amos 1:11)Anger is like murdering someone (Matthew 5:21–22)Anger can give Satan a place in your life (Ephesians 4:26–27)Christians should get rid of anger (Colossians 3:8)

A Few Biblical References for Anger

Leaders in the church should not be quick-tempered (Titus 1:7)Be slow to become angry (James 1:19)Paul warns us that anger can hinder our praying (1 Tim. 2:8)

The Only Acceptable Anger is…

Righteous Anger!