Being angry means we don’t have to deal with why we are hurt, scared, or frustrated. It means we don’t have to deal with the emotions that may have actually caused the anger in the first place. Often, anger is a mask that keeps us from dealing with the real issues. No matter what the presenting issue may have been, we should never let anger take over our lives or our relationships. I know, I know, at this point some of you are thinking – ‘yeah right, if you only knew what they did.’ You are right, I don’t know, but God does. We are called to deal with our anger in a constructive and grace-affirming way. We are called to not let the sun go down on our anger because we should not burry it, let it fester, and hold on to it. So, if it is ok to be angry, where is the line when it goes too far?Īccording to Paul, even though we will feel anger, we are still supposed to not let evil talk come out of our mouths, but speak the truth in love and speak only things that impart grace. Even suppressed and buried anger can do very destructive things. Anger can destroy families, relationships, and even lives. Anger can be a powerful and destructive thing. Some people do all of these things and more. The problem is what we do with the anger when we do feel it.Įveryone reacts to anger a little differently. Anger is a natural human emotion and not a bad one in and of itself. What Paul says is, “Be angry but do not sin do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil.” What he is saying here is that we can get angry. I have heard it said numerous times that it is a sin to get angry, and that is not true. First of all, it is important to mention that Paul does not say that we can’t ever get angry. However, it does mean several things for our relationship with our spouse and with all of those around us.
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