EXCAVATING THE RAGE FROM OUR LIVES€¦ · EXCAVATING THE RAGE FROM OUR LIVES • over 500...
Transcript of EXCAVATING THE RAGE FROM OUR LIVES€¦ · EXCAVATING THE RAGE FROM OUR LIVES • over 500...
EXCAVATING THE RAGE FROM OUR LIVES• over 500 references to anger in the Bible • 90% of counseling involves anger • anger’s nomenclature/word set count in the Bible: 61
ANGER MUST BE UNDERSTOOD FROM A BIBLICAL FRAMEWORK: 1. Anger is a God-given emotion • All emotions are given for a valid purposes • Examples: Jealousy, Hatred
2. Anger can be an internal alert to indicate idolatry • Like a CO detector, it alerts when our coveting approaches idolatry
STEPS TO IDOLATRY: a. We Lust (instead of being content) - James 4:1 b. We Covet (instead of being satisfied) - Prov. 19:23 • covetousness = “lust that is well-defined & specifically focused c. We Idolize (instead of worship) - Col. 3:5
3. Anger can result from legitimate, but inordinate, desires • “inordinate” = not within proper limits - Col 3:5 • Desired so intensely that we are willing to sin to get it • Example: respect from children, good health, friendship
ANGER’S EXPRESSION BLOW UP • Yelling/screaming • Throwing/hitting • Biting sarcasm • Name-calling • Profanity/cursing • Destroying things • Hurtful statements
CLAM UP • Sulking • Pouting • Silent treatment • Cold shoulder • Withdrawing/retreating • Refuse communications • Escaping with walks/drives
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