The document discusses anger and provides principles for controlling anger. It states that anger is natural but can lead to sin if not properly managed. It recommends admitting when one is angry, understanding the root causes of anger such as feeling hurt or frustrated, and resolving anger quickly before it turns to bitterness. It also suggests controlling anger by stopping to think before speaking, looking at situations from God's perspective, and listening to others rather than reacting in anger. The document provides biblical sources to back up its discussion of anger and principles for overcoming it.

2. Anger Education Many don’t realize that most anger , “a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility” exists when people are not following God’s instructions. Incentive? Just think about it, anger is the opposite of peace. Romans 8:1, 6 No Jesus No Peace, Know Jesus Know Peace!

3. Anger Is Dangerous Anger itself is not a sin . Eph. 4:26 Do not let anger continue We must be slow to wrath (anger) James 1:19 Even Jesus was angry a few times but not without cause. Mt. 21:12-13; Ps. 145:8 Not to murder! Anger leads to hate Hate is the same as murder. 1 Jn. 3:15

4. Peace Protects We must strive for peace with folks or we cannot have peace with God. 2 Cor. 13:11 Angry “without a cause,” it’s a choice to be this way, a choice not to love = sin. Galatians 5:13-16; 1 Jn. 4:21 Sin equals hellfire for you if you don’t change. Mt. 5:22; 18:9; Eph. 4:31-32 Strive to be friends with folks not enemies! Heb. 12:14

5. Wrath Damages Us If you don’t try to work things out, problems will multiply on you. Sin always costs you more than you’ll ever want to pay! 25-26; Prov. 17:14 Walk in wisdom toward those who are without (non-Christians) Col. 4:5-6

6. Lack of Temper Control What happens when you get angry (lose your temper)? You walk a crooked path James 1:20 Makes you helpless Prov. 25:28 Makes you foolish Eccl. 7:9; Prov. 14:17, 29 Make trouble for yourself Prov. 19:19 You create more trouble Prov. 15:18 Your temper is the only thing you can’t get rid of by losing it. Tame it, Control it !

7. Principle’s for Expelling Anger Admit you’re angry . “ Be angry” It’s a God-given emotion Lies start trouble, don’t deceive yourself Eph. 4:26-27 Be willing to listen, even to yourself, what’s really happening. James 1:19 “Let every man be quick to hear…” When we stop listening, we start losing!

8. 2. Understand your anger . “and do not sin” Anger is not a cause its an effect. In order to understand your anger, ask yourself, Why am I angry? We get angry for 3 basic reasons: We are hurt. How can you say that, I thought… We are frustrated. I tried, I just can’t do it. We are threatened. Don’t push your luck! Principle’s for Expelling Anger

9. 3. Resolve your anger quickly. “ Do not let the sun go down on your wrath” Eph. 4:26 Anger unresolved turns into bitterness, resentment that is always sinful. Gal. 5:20-21 Never go to bed angry, don’t cultivate a grudge. Principle’s for Expelling Anger

10. 4. Control your anger. “ Do not give place to the devil” Eph. 4:27 Uncontrolled anger gives the devil a place to work from and will control you, if you let him/it. 2 Tim. 2:22, 26 You can control it ( 2 Pet. 1:6 )! You have the power to choose and do what is right. 1 Cor. 10:13; Jas. 4:7 Principle’s for Expelling Anger

11. How to control your anger: STOP & think before you speak. Prov. 15:1 LOOK at the situation from God’s point of view. Prov. 12:16 LISTEN to those you’re getting angry with. James 1:19-20; Prov. 1:5 In Order to Tame Your Temper: Admit it, Understand it, Deal with it & Control it: Stop. Look. Listen. Principle’s for Expelling Anger

12. Learn from Jesus, the Master Teacher What must I do to be saved? Hear – Heb. 5:9; Mt. 17:5 Believe – Jn. 8:24 Repent – Luke 13:3 Confess – Mt. 10:32-33 Be Baptized – Mark 16:15-16 Then, Be faithful – Rev. 2:10