It is a universal problem . . .

affecting all people, everywhere, even you and me.

It destroys homes, churches, even nations, and might be

destroying yours right now.

AngerAnger DangerDanger

Anger Endangers Families Anger Endangers Families

Anger Endangers Churches Anger Endangers Churches

Anger: first mention was in the first family

Genesis 4:1-15

“Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry, and why is your expression downcast? If you had done the right thing, you would be smiling; but because you have done evil, sin is crouching at your door. It wants to rule you, but you must overcome it."

Genesis 4:6, ESV

Another Angry BrotherAnother Angry BrotherLuke 15:11-32Luke 15:11-32

“The older brother was so angry that he would not go into the house; so his father came out and begged him to come in. ”

Luke 15:28, TEV

Atmosphere Where Atmosphere Where Anger GrewAnger Grew

Pride, Envy and Resentment -

“Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the

other person to die.” - Malachy McCourt

See the Father’s heart: He went out to them in their anger.

Is God the Father speaking to you about your anger?

Anger Steals LifeAnger Steals Life

Joyful moments, peaceful days, much profitable agreement, a quiet spirit, efficiency, health . . . all lost because we are too angry to respond to the Father’s appeal.

Anger Begets AngerAnger Begets Anger

•Some families are defined by anger

•Some family members express it; some stuff it

•All are damaged by it

How much of your life How much of your life has been wasted because has been wasted because of anger?of anger?

Is Anger Ever Justified?Is Anger Ever Justified?

• When it is righteous: anger at sin, When it is righteous: anger at sin, anger at oppression, injusticeanger at oppression, injustice

• Even righteous anger is dangerous Even righteous anger is dangerous to fallen people like us. to fallen people like us.

• ““Be angry, but do not sin . . .” Be angry, but do not sin . . .” Ephesians 4:26Ephesians 4:26

Contributing ConditionsContributing Conditions

• Broken Boundaries

• Overstressed lives

• Starving Souls

• Abusive relationships

• Betrayal

• Sometimes Fear

• Distorted Thinking

Overcoming Anger- Overcoming Anger- IDENTIFYINGIDENTIFYING

Anger has degrees: –OCCASIONAL –FREQUENT–CONSTANT –CONSUMING

The most severe forms may need special counseling

Justifying anger delays deliverance

Condemning yourself delays deliverance.

Blaming your genetics delays deliverance

Overcoming Anger- Overcoming Anger- DELAYS DELAYS

Overcoming Through ChristEphesians 4:20-24; 26-27;31-32

• Put off and put on: this is the life of repentance.

• Do not let anger lead to sin and give Satan a foothold

• Choose to be kind

Let’s Begin Today