Title Temperance of anger (Ephesians 4:26-27)
Content (Ephesians 4:26-27)
Introduction:
1. People get angry for various reasons.
At home, at work, in society: various problems between the couple, children's problems, social corruption, friends,
Lies, insults, when things don't go right, when things are frustrating...
2. Few people guide anger.
3. Of course, there is wrath. But wrath does not enter into wrath.
1) Jesus' wrath (Matthew 23)
2) The Apostle Paul's anger (Acts. 13; 9-12.15; 2.)
Main subject:
1. The reality of anger (Proverbs 27:4)
"You are cruel and like a spearhead."
1) Wrath is cruel. (Before Prov. 27:4)
2) Anger is like a spear. (After Proverbs 27:4)
3) Anger is the crack where the devil enters my heart (Ephesians 4:27)
2. Examples of the consequences of anger
1) Quarrels, swear words, assaults, disputes, fights, crimes (Prov. 29:22)
2) Destruction: blow-up, arson
3) Break the relationship
4) Wounds and pain
5) Murder: Cain (Gen. 4:5-6)
3. Someone who gives off anger
1) A fool (Prov. 12:16.29;11)
2) Those who will receive God's punishment (Prov. 19:19)
4. Someone who suppresses anger
1) The wise (Prov. 29:11)
2) The prudent (Proverbs, 12:16)
3) A person better than a warrior (Prov. 16:32)
4) Obedience to the Word
5. How to control your anger
1) Realize that God is an all-knowing God.
2) If you are not sinning, yield
3) If it is not the truth, yield
4) Pray for your own heart.
5) Leave everything to God.
6) Pray for the person and event that motivates you.
7) Think of Jesus who was infinitely patient with evildoers.
6. When you become angry despite your efforts (Ephesians 4:26-27)
1) Be angry, but do not sin (26)
Don't turn your anger into sinful actions or words.
2) Do not hold anger for long (26)
Resolve your anger quickly
3) Do not let the devil take advantage (27)
Use the Word, Prayer, and Hymn to keep the devil from entering my heart
Fasting and prayer are beneficial.
conclusion:
1. Always be on guard against the spirit of anger
2. Let's strive to pray in a holy life without anger and contention (1 Tim. 2:8)
3. We need the power of the Holy Spirit.
It is the power of self-control and long-suffering given by the Holy Spirit.
It is the power of patience and temperance.