Christian anger management: Difference between revisions
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The purpose of this anger is to motivate the hard work that it takes to act against injustice. | The purpose of this anger is to motivate the hard work that it takes to act against injustice. | ||
== Distinguish between assertiveness and aggression | == Distinguish between assertiveness and aggression == | ||
When we assert our rights, we grant the same rights to everyone else. | When we assert our rights, we grant the same rights to everyone else. | ||
Revision as of 20:54, 10 December 2010
Do not confuse temptation with sin.
In and of itself, anger is just one of many feelings that are morally neutral.
No sin in feeling angry
Jesus did not command us not to feel angry.
"Be angry but sin not."
Jesus Himself felt anger!
Sin is in the will, not in feelings
Jesus command us not to do violence to others.
If you can't say anything nice ...
Count to ten
Wait, wait, wait
Walk away
We may identify our enemies
Difference between suppressed anger (cold rage) and sublimated anger (love of our enemies).
We are commanded to forgive our enemies.
Righteous anger
Those who do not feel angry at evil done to them or to other innocent victims are not healthy human beings.
The proper response to injustice is anger.
The purpose of this anger is to motivate the hard work that it takes to act against injustice.
Distinguish between assertiveness and aggression
When we assert our rights, we grant the same rights to everyone else.
When we act aggressively, we deny others the rights we claim for ourselves.
Assertiveness is good.
Aggressiveness is bad.