The document discusses how to properly handle anger. It notes that anger itself is not wrong, but can lead to problems when rooted in retaliation or rage. The Bible says anger does not produce good things, harsh words can destroy, and to resolve anger quickly and replace it with forgiveness. It's wise to avoid those with anger issues and ignore offenses. When frustrated or offended, the key is to handle it with patience, forgiveness, and without inappropriate retaliation, as that pleases God and maintains relationships.
The document discusses how to properly handle anger. It notes that anger itself is not wrong, but can lead to problems when rooted in retaliation or rage. The Bible says anger does not produce good things, harsh words can destroy, and to resolve anger quickly and replace it with forgiveness. It's wise to avoid those with anger issues and ignore offenses. When frustrated or offended, the key is to handle it with patience, forgiveness, and without inappropriate retaliation, as that pleases God and maintains relationships.
The document discusses how to properly handle anger. It notes that anger itself is not wrong, but can lead to problems when rooted in retaliation or rage. The Bible says anger does not produce good things, harsh words can destroy, and to resolve anger quickly and replace it with forgiveness. It's wise to avoid those with anger issues and ignore offenses. When frustrated or offended, the key is to handle it with patience, forgiveness, and without inappropriate retaliation, as that pleases God and maintains relationships.
Anger is an emotion that can have a serious impact on your Anger is an emotion that can have a serious impact on your home life, friendships, and even your walk with God. Biblically home life, friendships, and even your walk with God. Biblically speaking, anger in itself is not wrong when it is directed at sin speaking, anger in itself is not wrong when it is directed at sin with the right attitude (even God gets angry at sin - Josh. 7:1). with the right attitude (even God gets angry at sin - Josh. 7:1). But when anger is rooted in a desire for retaliation or getting But when anger is rooted in a desire for retaliation or getting even, it is wrong. This is selfish, and it boils over from inward even, it is wrong. This is selfish, and it boils over from inward frustration and rage, leading to more trouble (Prov. 29:22). frustration and rage, leading to more trouble (Prov. 29:22). What does the Bible say? What does the Bible say? Note what the Bible says about the seriousness of anger: Note what the Bible says about the seriousness of anger: James 1:19-20 Our anger doesnt produce anything good. James 1:19-20 _____________________________________ James 3:6-8 Harsh words destroy; root of many problems. James 3:6-8 ________________________________________ Note what the Bible says about handling anger: Note what the Bible says about handling anger: Eph. 4:26 Do not sin, resolve anger issues quickly. Eph. 4:26 __________________________________________ Eph. 4:31-32 Replace feelings of anger with a forgiving heart. Eph. 4:31-32 ________________________________________ Note what the Bible says about being on guard against anger: Note what the Bible says about being on guard against anger: Prov. 22:24-25 Avoid those with anger issues; it can rub off. Prov. 22:24-25 ______________________________________ Prov. 19:11 It is wise to ignore offenses done against you. Prov. 19:11 _________________________________________ What should I do? What should I do? There will be moments of frustration in life, and there will be There will be moments of frustration in life, and there will be times when people do things that offend us. The key is how times when people do things that offend us. The key is how we handle such things. Inappropriate words and actions to we handle such things. Inappropriate words and actions to fight back do not please the Lord, nor do they show a trust in fight back do not please the Lord, nor do they show a trust in Gods sovereign hand over the situation. Fighting back only Gods sovereign hand over the situation. Fighting back only leads to regretful actions and damaged relationships. Having leads to regretful actions and damaged relationships. Having an attitude of patience and forgiveness, however, shows that an attitude of patience and forgiveness, however, shows that we understand Gods patience and forgiveness toward us! we understand Gods patience and forgiveness toward us! Teen Topics Teen Topics Handling Anger Handling Anger
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Anger is an emotion that can have a serious impact on your Anger is an emotion that can have a serious impact on your home life, friendships, and even your walk with God. Biblically home life, friendships, and even your walk with God. Biblically speaking, anger in itself is not wrong when it is directed at sin speaking, anger in itself is not wrong when it is directed at sin with the right attitude (even God gets angry at sin - Josh. 7:1). with the right attitude (even God gets angry at sin - Josh. 7:1). But when anger is rooted in a desire for retaliation or getting But when anger is rooted in a desire for retaliation or getting even, it is wrong. This is selfish, and it boils over from inward even, it is wrong. This is selfish, and it boils over from inward frustration and rage, leading to more trouble (Prov. 29:22). frustration and rage, leading to more trouble (Prov. 29:22). What does the Bible say? What does the Bible say? Note what the Bible says about the seriousness of anger: Note what the Bible says about the seriousness of anger: James 1:19-20 Our anger doesnt produce anything good. James 1:19-20 Our anger doesnt produce anything good. James 3:6-8 Harsh words destroy; root of many problems. James 3:6-8 Harsh words destroy; root of many problems. Note what the Bible says about handling anger: Note what the Bible says about handling anger: Eph. 4:26 Do not sin, resolve anger issues quickly. Eph. 4:26 Do not sin, resolve anger issues quickly. Eph. 4:31-32 Replace feelings of anger with a forgiving heart. Eph. 4:31-32 Replace feelings of anger with a forgiving heart. Note what the Bible says about being on guard against anger: Note what the Bible says about being on guard against anger: Prov. 22:24-25 Avoid those with anger issues; it can rub off. Prov. 22:24-25 Avoid those with anger issues; it can rub off. Prov. 19:11 It is wise to ignore offenses done against you. Prov. 19:11 It is wise to ignore offenses done against you. What should I do? What should I do? There will be moments of frustration in life, and there will be There will be moments of frustration in life, and there will be times when people do things that offend us. The key is how times when people do things that offend us. The key is how we handle such things. Inappropriate words and actions to we handle such things. Inappropriate words and actions to fight back do not please the Lord, nor do they show a trust in fight back do not please the Lord, nor do they show a trust in Gods sovereign hand over the situation. Fighting back only Gods sovereign hand over the situation. Fighting back only leads to regretful actions and damaged relationships. Having leads to regretful actions and damaged relationships. Having an attitude of patience and forgiveness, however, shows that an attitude of patience and forgiveness, however, shows that we understand Gods patience and forgiveness toward us! we understand Gods patience and forgiveness toward us! Teen Topics Teen Topics Handling Anger Handling Anger
The Issue: The Issue:
Anger is an emotion that can have a serious impact on your Anger is an emotion that can have a serious impact on your home life, friendships, and even your walk with God. Biblically home life, friendships, and even your walk with God. Biblically speaking, anger in itself is not wrong when it is directed at sin speaking, anger in itself is not wrong when it is directed at sin with the right attitude (even God gets angry at sin - Josh. 7:1). with the right attitude (even God gets angry at sin - Josh. 7:1). But when anger is rooted in a desire for retaliation or getting But when anger is rooted in a desire for retaliation or getting even, it is wrong. This is selfish, and it boils over from inward even, it is wrong. This is selfish, and it boils over from inward frustration and rage, leading to more trouble (Prov. 29:22). frustration and rage, leading to more trouble (Prov. 29:22). What does the Bible say? What does the Bible say? Note what the Bible says about the seriousness of anger: Note what the Bible says about the seriousness of anger: James 1:19-20 ______________________________________ James 1:19-20 _____________________________________ James 3:6-8 _________________________________________ James 3:6-8 ________________________________________ Note what the Bible says about handling anger: Note what the Bible says about handling anger: Eph. 4:26 ___________________________________________ Eph. 4:26 __________________________________________ Eph. 4:31-32 _________________________________________ Eph. 4:31-32 ________________________________________ Note what the Bible says about being on guard against anger: Note what the Bible says about being on guard against anger: Prov. 22:24-25 _______________________________________ Prov. 22:24-25 ______________________________________ Prov. 19:11 __________________________________________ Prov. 19:11 _________________________________________ What should I do? What should I do? There will be moments of frustration in life, and there will be There will be moments of frustration in life, and there will be times when people do things that offend us. The key is how times when people do things that offend us. The key is how we handle such things. Inappropriate words and actions to we handle such things. Inappropriate words and actions to fight back do not please the Lord, nor do they show a trust in fight back do not please the Lord, nor do they show a trust in Gods sovereign hand over the situation. Fighting back only Gods sovereign hand over the situation. Fighting back only leads to regretful actions and damaged relationships. Having leads to regretful actions and damaged relationships. Having an attitude of patience and forgiveness, however, shows that an attitude of patience and forgiveness, however, shows that we understand Gods patience and forgiveness toward us! we understand Gods patience and forgiveness toward us!
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