Understanding Anger According to Ephesians 4:25-32
Exploring the concept of anger through biblical references and explanations from Ephesians 4:25-32. The discussion covers different aspects of anger, including righteous anger in response to injustice and sinful anger driven by self-concern. It emphasizes the importance of controlling and understanding anger to lead a more virtuous life, following the teachings of Jesus as a model for handling anger in a righteous manner.
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6. Anger Ephesians 4:25-32 p. 1081
Rage Road Rage Air Rage Desk Rage Publicly expressing hostility, rudeness
1. Anger: Two Faces Anger itself is not sin (Eph 4:26) Jesus was angry (John 2:14 ff) Anger: a response to sin (Rom 1:18, Isa 13:9) Not to rage against sin is to lack godly passion Anger s two faces: In response to sin & injustice righteous Wrong target or out of control - sin
2. Righteous Anger: Response to Injustice Righteous anger: response to objective injustice Indifference to injustice is a problem E.g. Forced removals in South Africa Indifference is a lack of love Reasoned and controlled anger is almost required Aquinas: anger motivator for the good fight
3. Sinful Anger: Concern for Self Most common anger is personal 3 ways anger may be disordered: Comes too quickly (quick-tempered, irritable) Disproportionate (over-reacting, excessive) Lingers (grudge, resentment, passive-aggressive)
3. Sinful Anger: Concern for Self Seldom get it right: rarely justified (Jas 1:20) Only - anger against our own sin & spiritual forces Commonly, keep away from it (Eph 4:31) Jesus opposed injustice to the poor, needy When falsely accused, tried went meekly
3. Sinful Anger: Concern for Self Taught radical disregard for personal injustices (Matt 5:38 ff) He did not stand up for his rights laid them down He reacted to injustices done to others He called religious leaders blind guides (Mt 23:4f) He never did anything to advantage himself We should be the same
Living it Anger is a problem It is an area we can be radically different Turn the other cheek, lay aside our rights Another way to respond become angry This kind of anger is a danger to the soul
Living it Evagrius avenging yourself - stumbling block Anger distorts reason Becomes self-serving advancement of our rights A regular review of our anger is a helpful part of self awareness
