Pit Stop Christianity | Apr 30-May 1, 2005 |
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Ephesians 4:26-27
TODAY’S VERSES:
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.
THE TRUTH ABOUT ANGER:
> It’s not a sin to be angry.
Exodus 4:14 1 Samuel 11:6 Mark 3:1-6 with Matthew 23:13 &
Luke 11:46 John 2:14-17
> We can’t control feelings of anger –
we can control how we respond!
Ephesians 4:26
HOW TO BE ANGRY WITHOUT MESSING UP:
1) Lengthen your fuse.
Exodus 34:6 & Psalm 86:15; 103:8 & 145:8 James 1:19-20
Proverbs 14:16-17 Proverbs 22:24-25
2) Let God even the score.
Romans 12:17-21 1 Samuel 25:2-33 Psalm 37:7-11 James 1:20
3) Keep your mouth shut.
Proverbs 10:19; 15:28; 29:11 & 17:14 Colossians 3:8
Revelation 12:10 Ephesians 4:29
4) If you can, let it go –
If you can’t, deal with it now.
Proverbs 12:16; 19:11 & 20:3 Ephesians 4:26 & 31-32
5) Keep a good mirror handy – and use it!
Matthew 7:1-2 Romans 2:1
DOES THE DEVIL HAVE A “GUEST ROOM”?
Ephesians 4:27 2 Corinthians 2:10-11
