Who's in Control?

Ephesians 4:26; Galatians 2:20

Everyone gets angry. In fact, there are several passages in the Bible that describe Jesus as angry. Anger generally comes on us quickly, and for a wide variety of reasons. The key issue is, what do you do with that anger…and what do you allow it to do to you? When anger controls our thoughts and words, the outcome isn’t positive. Believers, however, have the advantage of the Holy Spirit and God’s process of transforming our minds. The goal is to give control to God, not to anger.

Questions for further thought:
1. Would you describe yourself as prone to anger? Why or why not?
2. If you are somewhat anger prone, what steps have you taken to manage that emotion in the past?  

​Challenge: Think of someone that you know that has, in your opinion, “anger management issues”. Then, reflect. Do you see any of those traits in yourself and how would you counsel your friend in those moments? Try them out on yourself.