Text: Matthew 5:21-25 (New Living Translation)
Ephesians 4:26-27,31-32
Matt. 5:21-25
21 “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’[d]
22 But I say, if you are even angry with someone,[e] you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot,[f] you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone,[g] you are in danger of the fires of hell.[h]
23 “So if you are presenting a sacrifice[i] at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you,
23 “So if you are presenting a sacrifice[i] at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you,
24 leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.
25 “When you are on the way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 And if that happens, you surely won’t be free again until you have paid the last penny.[j]
25 “When you are on the way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 And if that happens, you surely won’t be free again until you have paid the last penny.[j]
Eph. 4:26-27,31-32
26 And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.”[d] Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,
27 for anger gives a foothold to the devil.
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.
32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Definitions of the word "Anger"
Anger is a destructive, deadly force in the life of the Christian, as it is directly opposed to the mercy which God has poured out on us, and Has called us to pour out on others.
Anger is the beginning of malice and bitterness.
Source: http://www.biblical-illuminations.com/topic_anger.asp
Anger is an emotional state that may range in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage.
Anger has physical effects including raising the heart rate and blood pressure and the levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Source: http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=33843
Things to Ponder:
According to my own understanding, scriptures (The Bible) explained or described that anger is a sin when we are being overcome by it (anger). How do we know that we are being control by anger? Simply feeling of unhappiness, unforgiving attitudes, when we say bad things to/about others whom we are offended, saying harsh and bad words, a remarkable statement of negative about others and even not letting go of bad event/experience that cause by other people or by yourself in the past. Anger can be very dominating between you and to others if you are not aware of it, do you agree friend/s?
How are you feeling today? Are you emotionally disturb by some sort of anger? What should I do when I am feeling angry? Actually we have a lot of unanswered questions (about anger) but the most important thing is to know ourselves and how to handle anger/s not by own strength but in God's strength. So how?
First, you yourself should know the source/s, why are you angry? like; a) injustice/unjustice b) unfair c) disappointment- needs not being met d) disagreement from certain decisions e) your pride being mock- being proud d) lack of recognition - done your best but still lacking and worse being scolded by superior/s, as I experienced before and sometimes at present. Ask yourself, what is the effect of anger in yourlife if didn't settled right away, do not prolong it. (Eph. 4:26) .
Second, if you feel angry to a person because of something, you should find a time to talk about it, do not assume that it was settled already, be careful and mindful that anger can be very accumulating to the extent of hating others. Use low tone of voice in communicating with precise words. You should have the willingness to forgive, humble yourselves without hipocracy. Easy to utter but very tough to do.
Lastly, if you really cannot handle pray to God for a strength to overcome it. Nurture your heart and mind with the words of God until breakthrough comes upon you. Share your feeling to a person whom you trust. Acceptance, love, communication and understanding are ingredients to combat this deadly emotion (anger). (Ephesian 4:31-32)
Personal Prayer:
Loving Father in heaven, I thank you for your words and commands the is written in the Bible to me. I pray that in Jesus that changes of will takes in my heart, from evil to good. from anger to kindness and love. Lord Jesus please forgive me and cleanse my heart with your fresh blood. Always remind me Lord if I forget your values and limitations. Help me O god to love and myself and the person that cause me to angry sometimes. Thank You. In Jesus Name. Amen
Godbless You,
Crispin Agas
18 September 2008
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