Proverbs 14:17

A quick-tempered

person does foolish things,

4 Anger Types

•Sudden•Sinful

•Stubborn•Sanctified

1. Sudden Anger…

is to be controlled.

Proverbs 14:17

A quick-tempered

person does foolish things,

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,

   but the one who is patient calms a

quarrel.

Proverbs 18:13

To answer before listening—

   that is folly and shame.

Proverbs 19:19

A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty;

   rescue them, and you will have to do it

again.

2. Sinful Anger… is to be

condemned.

Matthew 5:21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and

anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be

subject to judgment.

Romans 12:19Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s

wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the

Lord.

5 Question TestTo determine if your

anger is sinful1. Is it anger directed towards a person? 2. Is it anger without a justifiable cause?

3. Is it anger that seeks vengeance? 4. Is it anger that is cherished?

5. Is it anger that has an unforgiving spirit?

3. Stubborn Anger…

can be conquered.

Ephesians 4:26-27

“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not

give the devil a foothold.

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving

each other, just as in Christ God forgave you..

4. Sanctified Anger…

Must be directed in the right way for

God

Mark 3:1-5Another time Jesus went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Some of them were looking for a reason to

accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. Jesus

said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Stand up in front of everyone.”  Then Jesus

asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?”

But they remained silent.   He looked around at them in anger and,

deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He

stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored.

Romans 12:19Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s

wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the

Lord.