We are in a process of fleshing out ways that are not like God
What are reasons for anger?
The impact of anger. It causes us to have bad hearts
Is your anger righteous?
Is your anger misplaced/displaced?
Anger & Bitterness
Bitterness can become more present than God’s grace in your life
Hebrews 12:15 ESV
See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;
The remedy for anger (forgiveness)
Release is how we receive
Matthew 5:22 ESV
But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.
Ephesians 4:26–27 ESV
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.
1 Peter 2:23 ESV
When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.
