Jesus on Anger

Published on May 11, 2019

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Jesus on Anger

Matthew 5:21-26
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By the numbers ...

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Why are we so angry?

Why are we so angry?

[mass and social media aren't helping]

1. People are naturally more aggressive online

2. Hate generates more clicks than love

3. Anger can get you heard, even if you have nothing to say

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What Jesus says...

Jesus' theme: INSIDES MATTER
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1. Don't stew on your anger

v 21-22
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"In your anger do not sin"

Psalm 4:4, Ephesians 4:26
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[ different kinds of anger ]

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What's the big deal?

"Some degree of malice is contained in every degree of anger."
- Carol Gilligan

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2. Don't express contempt

v 22

[ greatest pain ... from words ]

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"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires." - James 1:19-20

"But I can't control myself"

3. Try to reconcile quickly

v 25-26

Why this matters ...

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Why this matters ...

  • it affects our witness
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Why this matters ...

  • it affects our witness
  • it affects our joy
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Jesus on Anger

Matthew 5:21-26
Photo by Thomas Hawk

Why this matters ...

  • it affects our witness
  • it affects our joy
  • it's an essential part of the great commandment
Photo by aftab.