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Your Question:
What's the best way to handle my anger?
Answer:
Handling anger requires a thoughtful approach, rather than just trying to suppress it. As Scripture teaches, anger can be devious and hard to find, and we may be doing anger without even realizing it. To address this, I pray and reflect on the Lord's Prayer, allowing it to test my heart and reveal any lingering anger. I also recognize that anger is ultimately about trusting or not trusting God, and it becomes an opportunity to know him better. When I identify anger in my life, I try to understand its root cause. Is it about God's character and my desire for justice, or is it about my own rights and glory being violated? I also consider whether my anger is for the right reason or if it's leading to the wrong action. This self-reflection is crucial in learning to control my outbursts and imitate God's holiness. As a pastor, I've seen how anger can be a sinful and destructive force, but it can also be a catalyst for growth and redemption when approached in a biblical way. In my personal life, I've learned to recognize the two primary kinds of sinful anger: explosive anger and simmering anger. Both can be equally harmful, and I've found that memorizing and focusing on Scripture, such as Ephesians 4:25-32, can help diffuse angry outbursts. My wife Susan and I have also made a conscious effort to train our children, Joshua and Rebecca, to manage their emotions and respond to anger in a healthy way. By consistently dealing with anger in a biblical manner, we can learn to rule our spirits and imitate God's character.
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edward welch
introduction biblical ethics
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