DEFUSING YOUR ANGER
Proverb 25:28: “If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack.”
FOUR WAYS PEOPLE EXPRESS ANGER:
1.THE MANIAC (exploder)
–Example: Cain
–"Cain became furious and he scowled in anger... And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel, and killed him." Gen. 4:5,8 (GN)
2.THE MUTE (silent type)
–Example: Jeremiah
–"... I stayed by myself and was filled with anger. Why do I keep on suffering? Why are my wounds incurable? Why won't they heal?" Jer. 15:17-18 (GN)
3.THE MARTYR (self pity)
–Example: prodigal’s brother
–"The elder brother was so angry he would not go in (to the party). So his father went out and pleaded with him..." Luke 15:28
4.THE MANIPULATOR (get even)
–Example: the pharisees
–"But they were furious and began to plot with each other what they might do to Jesus." Luke 6:11
FOUR WAYS PEOPLE EXPRESS ANGER:
1.THE MANIAC (exploder)
2.THE MUTE (silent type)
3.THE MARTYR (self pity)
4.THE MANIPULATOR (get even)
HOW TO DEFUSE YOUR ANGER
1.Understand why I get angry.
–"A man's wisdom gives him patience..." Prov. 19:11
–3 Causes of anger:
- Hurt
- Frustration
- Insecurity
2.Look to God for my self-worth.
–"Don't pay attention to everything people say…"
Eccl. 7:21
–"Reverence for the Lord gives confidence and security to a man..." Prov. 14:6 (GN)
3.Think before reacting.
–"Sensible people always think before they act..." Prov. 13:16
–"Intelligent people think before they speak..."
Prov. 16:23 (GN)
–Ask myself:
- Why am I angry?
- What do I really want?
- How can I best get it?
- HOW TO DEFUSE YOUR ANGER
–FACT: Anger is a choice.
–"... A wise man holds his temper in and cools it." Prov. 29:11 (LB)
4.Learn to relax.
–"A relaxed attitude lengthens a man's life." Pr. 14:30 (LB)
5.Continually ask God for help.
–"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience..."
Gal. 5:22
1.Understand why I get angry.
2.Look to God for my self-worth.
3.Think before reacting.
4.Learn to relax.
5.Continually ask God for help.
In this video is a short presentation of the Aeta Outreach Ministry update and more Operation Transformation updates.