Anger

Anger can be a powerful emotion that can easily bring on shame and guilt. Denise McKinney continues our Vulnerable series by reminding us that it is not anger that is sinful, but how we navigate it and treat others in that anger. Anger Vulnerable | Week 3 March 19, 2017 | Denise McKinney God is big enough to handle whatever emotion we feel. Emotions aren't bad, they are a part of being human It’s not actually anger that trips us up, it’s how we navigate it. Matthew 5:21-26 (NIV) You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, “You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.” But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, “Raca,” is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, “You fool!” will be in danger of the fire of hell. Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny. God is as serious about our anger issues as he is about violence against one another. When our anger tells someone they are worthless, we are in trouble. Practicing vulnerability in our anger means being willing to go make things right….sooner than later. There is a relational cost to allowing our anger to fester. So when was it ok for Jesus to get angry? “Anyone can become angry—that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way—that is not easy." ~Aristotle Sometimes anger masks the real emotion we are feeling.