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Physical basic needs: people become angry when they are not
able to meet the three basic needs of life; food, clothing and
shelter (home).
Verbal - “I’m sorry to have to tell you this…”; “Please don’t get
angry or upset with me”.
This made Cain jealous and angry with his brother and he
eventually killed his brother. He became the first
murderer in the bible as a result of uncontrolled anger.
The story of Hezekiah son of Ahaz (II Kings 18:1-7) - From this
passage we can see how Hezekiah expressed his holy anger towards
the idols in the high places, scattering and destroying them
completely. This was a positive record for him.
The story of Joseph (Gen 39: 19 - 20, Gen 40: 2 - 3) - Joseph was
imprisoned because he refused to sin against God by sleeping with
his master’s wife. But this led to him fulfilling his destiny, he
became second in command to Pharaoh).
The story of Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 13:13, 24-25) - GOD
was willing to negotiate with Abraham as regards saving the
land of Sodom and Gomorrah. But at the end of the day the
nation was destroyed but the family of Lot was saved except
his wife who looked back and turned into a pillar of salt.
It causes hypertension.
In controlling anger we need the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
in-filling of the Holy Spirit and most importantly faith in God to
understand and discern the reason behind people’s actions so as
not to overreact.
The Holy Spirit leads us to do the works of the spirit (Galatians 5:22)
instead of the works of flesh (Galatians 5: 19).
How can I control my anger?
Joseph: He was faced with situations that in today’s world, would have
made youths of today very angry. He was thrown into a well by his
siblings, sold by his siblings, made a servant, lied against by his master’s
wife, put in jail and forgotten by his friends.
But in everything he had faith, and understood God had a plan for him.
He trusted that God’s promise to him would still come to pass and
ultimately held on to God.
Youths today should emulate this act. We need to understand that when
we give our lives to God, He is more than able to make every situation
work together for our good.
What the bible says about “Anger”
Ephesians 4:26-31 - "In your anger do not sin, do not let the sun go
down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a
foothold. He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must
work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have
something to share with those in need. Do not let any unwholesome
talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building
others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who
listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were
sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and
anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”
What the bible says about “Anger”
James 1:19-20
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to
listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger
does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
Proverbs 29:11
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself
under control.
Proverbs 19:11
A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook
an offense.
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the
lap of fools.
Proverbs 15:1, 18
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up
anger. A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man
calms a quarrel.
Colossians 3:8
But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these:
anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
Proverbs 16:32
Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his
temper than one who takes a city.
Proverbs 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate
with one easily angered.
Matthew 5:22
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be
subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, “Raca”,
is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!'
will be in danger of the fire of hell.
Psalm 37:8-9
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret--it leads only
to evil. For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD
will inherit the land.
Proverbs 14:17
A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is
hated.
In Conclusion according to Colossians 3:13 ‘Bearing with one
another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving
each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must
forgive.’ May God help us all.
Proverbs 12:16
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent
ignores an insult.
Proverbs 29:22
A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes
much transgression.
Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-
tempered man displays folly.
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