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Is it wrong to want to be angry with God?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people grapple with the idea of being angry with God. While some might say it's wrong to want to be angry with God, I believe it's a complex issue. According to Glen H. Stassen and David P. Gushee, anger in itself is a wrong emotion if directed against the wrong object, such as God, an innocent person, or for the wrong cause, like personal offense or pride. However, the Bible also shows that God can be angry with wickedness, and it's not always an arbitrary matter. His disapproval of sin is rooted in His holiness, and He is capable of expressing disapproval without being excessively emotional. This means that anger, in itself, is not always wrong. But, as Stassen and Gushee point out, anger is mostly wrong, and it's destructive and hurtful when it's not handled properly. When it comes to being angry with God, I think it's essential to examine the reasons behind that anger. Is it because we feel God is unfair or unjust? Or is it because we're hurt or frustrated with the circumstances of our lives? If it's the latter, then it's not necessarily wrong to feel that way, but we need to be careful not to let that anger consume us or lead to destructive behavior. Instead, we should bring those feelings to God and trust Him to work through them, as He is a compassionate and gracious God who responds to us in a very different way than we respond to others.
Sources:
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
christian theology
millard erickson
depression
edward welch
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
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