“Dealing with Anger”
John 2:14-16
I. The world’s method of dealing with anger
A. Express it
1. It causes the physical body to change
2. Venting anger often causes us to become
angrier
B. Let it steam
1. Good for a teapot not a human
2. Like a teapot it allows the atmosphere around
to become hot and humid
C. Proverbs 29:11 says, “A fool gives full vent to his
anger but a wise man keeps control of himself.”
II. The traditional Christian view of dealing with anger
A. Repress it
B. Gunny sack it
III. God’s method of dealing with anger
A. Be slow to anger like God
1. Ephesians says, “Be imitators of God.”
2. It is a part of character but not as powerful as
love.
B. Be angry about the right things
1. God’s creation being perverted, abused or
mistreated.
2. Jesus was angry at the money changers but it
was the anger of God to achieve the
righteousness of God.
C. We are to confess our anger
1. Go to your brother or sister who is angry with
you.
2. Be quick to listen and slow to speak, Jms 1:19
3. Do not sin
4. God will take care of wiping away the hurt
