Anger (True or False)
1. I should never allow myself to be angry.
2. Anger can become sin.
3. I often get angry, and that's okay.
4. The more godly I become, the less often I'll get angry.
5. Redheads have a predisposition toward anger.
6. When I'm angry, it's okay to spew on just anyone.
Here are my thoughts:
1. I should never allow myself to be angry.
False. It's impossible to never get angry; it's actually counterproductive to suppress your anger. Anger is not sin, it's a natural reaction to being hurt or offended.
2. Anger can become sin.
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3. I often get angry, and that's okay.
False. James 1:19 says "Everyone should be...slow to become angry"; 1 Corinthians 13:5 says, "Love is not easily angered." Although it is acceptable to get angry, it should not be the norm.
4. The more godly I become, the less often I'll get angry.
Could be true, could be false. The more we allow God to perfect gentleness and patience in our lives, the less we'll be upset about petty matters, but spiritual maturity will not shield us from being hurt and getting angry.
5. Redheads have a predisposition toward anger.
Let's not even go there.
6. When I'm angry, it's okay to spew on just anyone.
False. Ephesians 4:15 says, "Speak the truth in love." When we're angry, it's important that we don't spew on whoever happens to be near us at the moment. Actually, don't spew on anyone. In a quite and calm manner, express to the one who hurt you, why you are upset.
The ultimate antidote for anger is to forgive those who have offended you. (For more on this thought, see the chapter on Forgive One Another in Love One Another.
