Breaking Point - Week 4
February 27, 2022
Notes
Breaking Point - Week 4
Anger vs. Angry
Ephesians 4:26-32, 1 Samuel 25
Anger: a God-given internal indicator that our sense of justice or righteousness has been violated
Angry: an ongoing, unchecked misapplication of the emotion created by anger which issues forth in destructive thoughts and behaviors
Disordered anger has greater intensity.
Disordered anger tends to occur more frequently and last longer.
Disordered anger leads to damaging consequences.
Ephesians 4:26-27, 29-32
How do we prevent “Anger” from becoming “Angry”?
1. Listen to counsel.
1 Samuel 25:23-24
2. Acknowledge the offense and the offender.
1 Samuel 25:25a
3. Show restraint.
1 Samuel 25:26a
4. Leave room for the wrath of God.
1 Samuel 25:28b-29
5. Avoid regret.
1 Samuel 25:30-31a
What is the benefit of proper anger management?
1. The pain of the insult is quenched.
1 Samuel 25:39a
2. The resolution that God brings often produces an unexpected win.
1 Samuel 25:39b-42
