Dr. Bill Teubl
Anger
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Cause of Anger |
Inward effect |
Means of overcoming |
Outward result of overcoming |
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Fighting (Gr mache) associated with questioning or contentious discussions |
Justifying yourself (Luke 10:29) Wanting to appear important to others |
Knowledge that the Lord loves, justifies and honors you |
Speaking slowly (not questioning quickly or contending in a conversation) out of a true inner rest (because of the |
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Passion or pleasure (Gr hedone) |
The desire to kill to get the pleasure you desire (James 4:2). Consider Jezebel who desires the pleasure of Naboth’s |
Learn to rejoice because of the presence of the Lord or His people (those who have come from death to life) (Luke 15:32 - make merry - Gr euphraino - and be glad - Gr chairo) |
Enjoying focused times with the Lord (times when we are consciously seeking Him) and with others |
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Envy or desire (Gr zeloo) |
Forcing our will on another person and fighting if they object (James 4:2) |
Earnestly desiring good for someone – especially that they should be reconciled to God and obey Him (2 Corinthians 5:20) |
Time spent asking the Lord to turn someone's heart Making an earnest appeal to someone out of a loving motive |
Summary thought:
The causes of anger above are all motivated by love of the world (James 4:4). This love can be displaced by the love of the Father (1 John 2:15). Love for the Father grows and we consider the depth of our own forgiveness (he who is forgiven much loves much) and remembering He loved us first.