Anger Emotion (continued from 7/31.....)

WE all know that Alexander the Great conquered the world. But what few people know is that this mighty general could not conquer himself! Cletus, a dear friend of Alexander's and a general in his army, became intoxicated and ridiculed the emperor in front of his men. Blinded by anger, Alexander snatched a spear from the hand of a solder and hurled it at Cletus. The spear took the life of his childhood friend. Deep remorse followed his anger; overcome with guilt, he tried to take his own life with the same spear, but he was stopped by his men.

When resentments, frustrations, hurt feelings, and simple fatigue accumulate, we explode. Is there actually a time to get good and angry? Paul (the Apostle in Acts) reminds us "Be angry and sin not...." "Do not let the sun go down on your anger...." Ephesians 4:26-27.

There's uncontrolled anger...it stifles your spiritual growth. We had a couple in one of our churches we Pastored who didn't want the church to grow - they were angry every time someone new came into the picture. They wanted deliverance because they wanted to be spared the embarrassment of jealousy. Angry at life itself, or someone getting close to the Pastor. That would be uncontrolled anger that gives place to Satan. (Causes irrational behavior).

1. Admit anger
2. Don't clam up.
3. Pray to God and ask for forgiveness that you lost control; confess to God that you pointed to tension and ask God to help you to grow away from anger but to forgive and forget.
4. Please don't carry a grudge....it will eat you alive! Admit being angered and ask for forgiveness. Clear the air. Anger and not resolved will cause you to become bitter, hostile, and will cause sickness if sizzles too long! Confess, and ask forgiveness and clear the air. Honestly, no one wants to be around an angry person; so I encourage you to say "I was wrong in getting so angry with you...it wasn't right, so please forgive me." Happy Lord's Day and serve Him and give Him the glory!!!