4.

If you give place to ungodly anger, you

REFINING YOUR LIFE IN 40 DAYS will be the one to suffer:
DAY 5 – MONDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2010 But I say, if you are angry with someone, you are
DO AWAY WITH ANGER subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot,
you are in danger of being brought before the high
council. And if you curse someone, you are in
What is anger? danger of the fires of hell. (Matthew 5:22 New
Living Translation)
Anger is a strong feeling of displeasure and usually of
opposition toward someone or something, often brought 5. A wise man controls his temper because
about by real or imagined injury. It is also called rage, he knows it leads to mistakes and even
wrath or fury. greater problems:
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man
of wicked devices is hated. (Proverbs 14:17
Facts concerning anger: King James Version)
1. God’s word warns us not to yield to 6. You are to forsake anger and pray for the
anger: Lord to replace anger with love, patience,
Remember this, my dear brothers! Everyone must forgiveness and meekness:
be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to
Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No
become angry. Man's anger does not achieve
more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings
God's righteous purpose. (James 1:19-20
of any sort. Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to
Today’s English Version)
one another, and forgive one another, as God has
2. Anger creates a breach in our spiritual forgiven you through Christ. (Ephesians 4:31-32
defenses: Today’s English Version)
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man
who lacks self-control. (Proverbs 25:28 New Rev. Dr. Adeolu Olusodo (adeolusodo@yahoo.com,
International Version) adeolusodo.blogspot.com)
3. Anger often results from pride and
selfishness:
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who
dealeth in proud wrath. (Proverbs 21:24 King
James Version)