THE ACTION OF ANGER

Hosea 4:1 & 6 says: "Listen to the word of the LORD.
... My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge."

Jesus said: "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves" (Matthew 10:16 NASB).

THE ACTION OF ANGER

The awful fruits of the action of anger, being angry, are seen everywhere. The action of anger, being angry, is a major destroyer of relationships. It is the major cause of broken marriages. We see it in our schools: Children, influenced by anger, are killing and injuring schoolmates. We see it in our churches. We see it in our work places. We see it in the halls of Congress and in our State Legislatures. It is at the very center of wars. We see it almost daily in the international arena. In addition to all of this, it adversely affects the physical health of all.

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The Bible contains very clear instructions regarding the negative emotion of anger. In Matthew 5:21-22 (NIV) Jesus said: "You have heard that it was said to people long ago, ‘Do not murder,’ and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment. But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother shall be subject to judgment." Ephesians 4:31 (NIV) says: "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice." And, Colossians 3:8 (NIV) says: "But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips." Let's do it!

John 8:32 (NASB) says: "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." And, 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NASB) says: "We are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ." Is this a serious issue? You bet your life it is.

"Cognitive Restructuring," is a process of verbalization and internalization by which we can change the incorrect programming of our subconscious mind, and that includes our very own anger triggers. Our thinking controls our emotions and by changing the way we think we can get rid of all anger. THE ACTION OF ANGER addresses the fact that there is a Christian solution.

When we pay close attention to that which "sets-us-off," it is really very easy to identify our own anger triggers. Having identified an anger trigger, we can begin to verbalize it, making it possible to dissolve or defuse the very cause of our anger so that it no longer makes us angry. And, we can internalize a new concept in the gentleness of wisdom. We can follow the Bible's instructions: "Get rid of all anger." We can change the way we think. It's easy to do. I did it. And, we should encourage others to do it too.

THE ACTION OF ANGER is a work-in-process. It has been suggested that THE ACTION OF ANGER be published and made available for Sunday School classes. I would be most grateful for your thoughts and advice on this very important and sensitive issue. Let me hear from you. You may e-mail your comments and suggestions to me by CLICKING on: jamesdavis@focusonthescriptures.com

What is it that makes you angry?

Do you get angry when someone falsely accuses you of something?

Do you get angry when someone is rude and arrogant?

Do you try to get even when you are angry with someone?

When you get angry with someone do you take it out on whomever is around?

Do you get angry when your friends have habits that annoy you very much?

Do you get angry when people are unfair?

After expressing your anger do you have trouble forgetting about it?

Do you get angry when you have to take orders from someone less capable than you?

Do you get angry when something blocks your plans?

Do you get angry when someone embarrasses you?

Do you hide your anger from others and think about it for a long time?

Do you get angry when you are not given credit for something you have done?

Do you get angry when you do something stupid?

Do you get angry when you have to work with incompetent people?

Do you get angry when you are delayed?

Do you harbor grudges that you don’t tell anyone about?

When you are angry with someone, do you let that person know that you are angry or is it difficult for you to let people know that you are angry?

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What is it that makes you angry?
References:

"Hostility Coping & Health" edited by Howard S. Friedman, page 54 (American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. 1991). TABLE 1.

"Dimensions of The Multidimensional Anger Inventory" by J. M. Siegel (1986), Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 51, 191-200

The Action of Anger

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THE ACTION OF ANGER

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER I

CHAPTER II

CHAPTER III

CHAPTER IV

CHAPTER V

CHAPTER VI

CHAPTER VII

CHAPTER VIII

CHAPTER IX

CHAPTER X

CHAPTER XI

CHAPTER XII

ENDNOTES

THE ACTION OF ANGER