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Learn about anger, its various definitions, assumptions, and the importance of controlling it. Discover the negative influences of anger and how to avoid provoking God.
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ANGER • ANGER DEFINED A. ORGE – A settled or abiding condition of mind, frequently with a view to revenge (Lk. 15:28). B. THUMOS – Outburst of wrath, sudden (Gal. 5:20). C. PARORGISMOS – Provocation, implies a just occasion for the feeling (Rom.10:19). D. AGANAKTESIS – “Very much grieved”, vexation, indignation (Mt. 20:24; 21:15; 26:8; Jn. 12:5-6).
ANGER II. ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING ANGER A. “All anger is sin” (Mk. 10:13; Eph. 4:26f; Mt. 5:21f; Jms. 1:19f; 2 Cor. 7:11). B. If you get angry or rebuke me, you hate me” (Gal. 4:16; John 2:13f; Lk. 19:45f; Lev. 19:17-18; Titus 1:13). C. “If you ever get angry, then you are short tempered” (Mk. 3:5; Num. 12:3). III. REASONS / ADVANTAGES TO CONTROLING IT (Pr. 16:32; 15:18; Ti. 1:7).
ANGER IV. THE INFLUENCE OF ANGER A. Evil Companionships (1 Cor. 15:33; Pr. 22:24-25). B. A Work of the Flesh (Gal. 5:20; Col. 3:8; 1 Cor. 3:3). C. Hinders prayer (1 Tim. 2:8; Ps. 55:9f; Mt. 5:44; 2 Cor. 10:3f). D. Provoke Not Children To Wrath (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21). V. DO NOT PROVOKE GOD TO WRATH (Col. 3:6).
ANGER CONCLUSION A. Anger without cause or control quickly leads to sin. B. Beware false concepts about anger. C. Beware the influence of anger in daily life. D. Do not provoke God by disobeying him!