Human Anger

Reasons for human anger

Jealousy

Genesis 4:4–5 ESV

and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell.

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Pride

Jonah 4:1 ESV

But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.

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The truth

Hanani had prophesied against the king.

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Human anger is sometimes justified

Exodus 32:19 ESV

And as soon as he came near the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, Moses’ anger burned hot, and he threw the tablets out of his hands and broke them at the foot of the mountain.

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Results of human anger

Strife

Genesis 4:8 ESV

Cain spoke to Abel his brother. And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.

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God’s judgment

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.

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Sin

James 1:20 ESV

for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

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Dealing with anger

Becoming slow to anger

1 Corinthians 13:5 ESV

or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;

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Not taking revenge

Romans 12:19 ESV

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Renouncing anger

Ephesians 4:31 ESV

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.

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Preach the Word 2. Anger (Proverbs 14:17)

ANGER

PROVERBS 14:17

INTRODUCTION. The words wrath and anger are closely related in meaning.

I. WHAT IS ANGER?

1. Anger is a work of the flesh; Gal. 5:19, 20.

2. Anger is a messenger of death; Prov. 16:14.

3. Anger is a sin that is hated by God; Amos 1:11.

II. FROM WHERE DOES ANGER COME?

1. It comes through grievous words; Prov. 15:1.

2. It comes through jealousy; Prov. 6:34.

3. It comes through the old nature (flesh); Gal. 5:19, 20.

III. WHEN DOES ANGER BEGIN?

1. During a time of greed … Ahab toward Naboth; 1 Kings 21:4.

2. During a time of reproving … Asa toward the prophet; 2 Chron. 16:10.

3. During a time of arguing … Elihu toward his three friends; Job 32:3.

IV. HOW DOES ANGER AFFECT THE INDIVIDUAL?

1. It caused Cain to slay Abel; Gen. 4:5–8.

2. It caused the Jews to slay Stephen; Acts 7:54–59.

3. It caused Haman to conspire against Mordecai; Esth. 3:5.

V. WHY IS ANGER DANGEROUS?

1. It brings forth destruction; Col. 3:6.

2. It brings forth God’s wrath; Rom. 1:18.

3. It brings hard feelings in the family; 1 Sam. 20:30–34.

VI. HOW CAN ANGER BE CURED?

1. By putting it off; Col. 3:8.

2. By refusing to do evil; Ps. 37:8.

3. By prayer; 1 Tim. 2:8. Prayer comes by knowing Christ.

VII. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN ANGER IS CURED?

1. A life of self-control will come; James 1:19.

2. A life of understanding will come; Prov. 14:29.

3. A life of fruit bearing will come; Col. 1:10, 11.