Introduction

I. Song - "Angry Words"

II. 2 kinds of anger (Righteous indignation; Destructive anger).

A. Eph 4:26-27, 31-32; Col 3:8

III. We will be discussing sinful anger.

A. Do we understand that anger is sin (Gal 5:19-21)?

Discussion

I. ANGER DESTROYS FAMILIES (GEN. 4:1-9).

A. Anger is a child of jealousy (Js 4:1-3).

1. Jealous over money, knowledge & position.

B. Anger is an assassin of love.

1. Where there is Xian love, there is no anger (1 Cor 13:4-8; Jn 13:34-35).

C. Anger is a separator of homes.

1. Husband & wife (Eph 5:22, 25).

2. Parents & children (Eph 6:1, 4).

3. Siblings.

II. ANGER DESTROYS NATIONS (EXO 5:1-7; 14:5-8).

A. Anger hardens hearts

1. Will not listen (Prov 14:29).

2. Will not believe.

3. Will not obey.

a. Quarrel.

B. Anger jeopardizes lives.

1. Others' anger hurts us.

a. Road rage (Rom 12:20-21).

b. Violence (Robberies, teenagers, adults).

c. Abuse (Spousal, child, elderly)

2. Our anger hurts us.

a. Rom 12:9-16.

C. Anger displeases the Lord (Mat 5:21-26).

III. ANGER DESTROYS CHURCHES (1 COR 6:1-10).

A. Anger divides brethren.

1. We are to be united, encouragers, brethren (Gen 13 - Lot).

B. Anger destroys influence.

1. Light to the world.

2. Pattern to the world (Js 1:19-20).

3. Sedative to the world (Prov 15:1).

C. Anger hinders work (Phil 4:1-3).

1. Anger redirects, re-prioritizes, halts.

IV. ANGER DESTROYS INDIVIDUALS (1 KI 19:1-3; 2 KI 9:30-35).

A. Anger consumes individuals (Prov 20:2).

1. We become negative (blowing, rolling our eyes, shaking our heads).

2. We become defensive.

3. We become mean.

4. We become lonely (Prov 22:24).

B. Anger alters thinking.

1. Revenge vs. Reverence (Rom 12:19).

2. Yelling vs. Yielding (Prov 19:11).

3. Provocation vs. Peace (Prov 29:22).

C. Anger changes moods (Moody, unstable, grouchy (Eccl 7:9).

Conclusion

I. We can learn to control our anger.

A. By exercising self-control (Gal 5:23).

B. By being kind (Eph 4:32).

C. By talking privately (Matt 18:15).

D. By not seeking revenge (Rom 12:19).

E. By seeking the help of others (Gal 6:2).

F. By prayer (Matt 5:44).

G. By forgiveness (Lk 17:3-4).

H. By love (Matt 5:43-48).

I. By being positive (1 Cor 13:7).

** If you have any questions or if you would like to become a Christian, please let us know.

Alan C. Cole
26th St. Church of Christ
101-26th Street Huntington, WV 25703
Phone - (304) 522-0717
E-Mail - Cole8@marshall.edu
Homepage - http://mupfc.marshall.edu/~cole8/