Anger, For Good?

Good Morning!! Anger: right or wrong? The answer is that anger is right,...but it can be wrong. Anger; is God-given emotional energy,...designed for good. Right anger against injustices and wrongdoing in our communities, can motivate us to do something positive about the situation. Our wrong anger can, and often does, lead to sinful acts of selfishness, unkindness or even aggression. It is our responsibility to use our anger-induced energy in positive ways,...even if it just motivates us to remove ourselves from a bad situation.

"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.—Ephesians 4:26, 27 (NIV)

The Bible tells of many times when anger was a positive force for good. Moses' anger when the Israelites worshiped idols resulted in their repentance.(Exodus 32:19-35)  Jesus' anger motivated Him to clear abusers from His Father's temple (house). (Luke 19:45-48)

The next time you feel angry,...remember that it doesn't have to be a bad thing,..it's our choice

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Father God, forgive us for the times we've used our anger in sinful ways, instead of as a positive force. Help us control our thoughts and actions,...and learn to use our anger in positive ways. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

" Instead of being set apart to God, many so-called Christians have become too comfortable in our society, or simply doing as the world does."