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What do I do with my anger?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with anger, and I've learned that it's a complex emotion that can be both a natural response to injustice and a sinful behavior that can harm others. When we're angry, it's essential to examine our hearts and understand why we're feeling that way. Is it because we're imitating God's justice, or is it because we're seeking to hurt others or satisfy our own selfish desires? To deal with anger, we need to put it away and refrain from sinning in our anger. This means being slow to anger, as God is, and taking time to reflect on our emotions before reacting. As James 1:19 says, "Anyone, then, who knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, is guilty of sin." I've learned that it's not enough to simply say, "I'm going to stop being angry," but rather, we need to understand the root of our anger and seek to imitate God's character. In my own life, I've found it helpful to memorize Scripture, such as Ephesians 4:25-32, and to focus on verses like verse 29, which says, "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." This has helped me to diffuse angry outbursts and to focus on speaking words of kindness and compassion. As a parent, I've also learned the importance of training my children to control their emotions and to respond to anger in a healthy way.
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depression
edward welch
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
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