ANGRY KILLS OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE
Anger, also known as wrath or rage, is an intense emotional state involving a strong uncomfortable and non-cooperative response to a perceived provocation, hurt, or threat. Anger becomes the predominant feeling behaviourally, cognitively, and physiologically when a person makes the conscious choice to take action to immediately stop the threatening behaviourof another outside force. Anger can have many physical and mental consequences. The external expression of anger can be found in facial expressions, body language, physiological responses, and at times public acts of aggression. psychologists point out that an angry person can very well be mistaken because anger causes a loss in self-monitoring capacity and objective observability.
Anger is not a sin, but a God-given emotion Anger is a signal that something is wrong and needs to be addressed. Sin and injustice are things we should be angry about because we serve a God that is just. It is important for couples to understand that their anger can be a gift if handled rightly.
WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT ANGER
Don’t let anger control you; address it in love. Settle matters quickly with your adversary” (Matthew 5:22-25). Jesus is not saying that the emotion of anger is sinful. He is saying that anger is dangerous and to be careful! Stand before the Lord as your gracious Judge and ask yourself: “What am I angry about?
Anger in the Bible is described here in the book of James as not producing the righteousness that God desires. God is aware that, as humans living in a fallen world, our anger is very seldom righteous anger that works to resolve an issue. Our anger, rather, detracts from our sanctification and makes us less like Jesus.
TYPES OF ANGER
There are several different Greek words used for anger in the New Testament that are expressions of two kinds of anger—righteous anger and unrighteous anger.The Bible also teaches us that not all anger is wrong. Righteous anger stems from an anger that arises when we witness “an offense against God or His Word.” Righteous anger cares about others. It attacks the sin instead of the sinner. It’s important to consider what can result from our anger. Will our anger produce actions that intend to make the world a better place and help bring people to hear the Gospel, in a loving way? Or will our anger retaliate, isolate, and cause someone to potentially stray away from the faith because of our actions? We should be slow to become angry and filter all emotions through how God wants us to respond to others.
Uncontrolled anger can lead to arguments, physical fights, physical abuse, assault and self-harm. Anger can stem from intense emotions like fear, frustration, or pain. But it can also result from stress, unresolved grief, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, ongoing struggles like ancestral trauma or oppression, feelings of helplessness, or a mental illness. While the emotion of anger may not be inherently harmful or dangerous, extreme anger can come with various undesirable consequences. For example, those who often display extreme anger may put a strain on their relationships, develop various physical and mental health issues, and do things they later regret.
HOW TO CONTROL ANGER
When you restrain your anger, you keep it within limits. James 1:19-20 says, “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”Jesus channelled his anger in defence of others when it really mattered. When he saw opportunists taking advantage of the poor, he confronted them without hesitation. But he knew how to pick his battles. Once, a group of men spit in Jesus’ face, struck him, and slapped him, and yet, he did nothing to retaliate.
Jesus’ Teachings on Anger
- Don’t let anger control you; address it in love.
- Don’t seek revenge when mistreated; share God’s generosity. …
- Get help for your problem before you help another. …
- Know When You Need to Withdraw. …
- Pause in Quiet to Pray and Think. …
- Stay Calm. …
- Ask a Question. …
- Sometimes Answer a Question with a Question.
TESTIMONY
AS A CREATION IN GODS HAND GOD KNOWS ALL OUR WEAKNESS.HE
KNOWS OUR THOUGHTS BEFORE WE EXPRESS OUTSIDE.HE IS OUR
MIRROR.I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT GOD KNOWS MY EMOTIONS AND
PAINS.GOD TEACH ME WHENEVER YOU BECAME ANGRY DON’T
EXHAUST TO PEOPLE BUT YOU EXHAUST TO ME.REALLY WHENEVER I
WAS IN EXTREME ANGRY BECAUSE OF THE DISOBEDIENCE OF MY
CHILDREN OR ANY MISUNDERUNDERSTANDING WITH MY HUSBAND OR
WITH MY MOTHER IN LAW I WILL START SPEAKING TO GOD
EXPLAINING ALL THE SITUATION ,SURRENDERING MYSELF TO HIM .
THE ALMIGHTY GOD REALLY CHANGE ALL THE SITUATION .IF THE MISTAKE
IS MYSELF HE WILL ADVISE ME TO CHANGE MY ATTITUDE OR IF THE
MISTAKE IS WITH OTHER PERSON THAT HE PROMISE ME TO TAKE CARE
OF EVERYTHING .I HAVE RECEIVED GODS PEACE WHENEVER I OBEY TO
GODS WORD.
EXHAUST EVERTHING TO THE ALMIGHTY GOD ,HE WILL GIVE A RIGHT
JUSTICE IN ALL YOUR CASES
Sol.Jothikumari