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How to be set free from anger (2)

You must understand that most anger has nothing to do with "righteous anger." You have to listen to the Holy Spirit to show you your heart.

Please study the following paragraphs carefully and prayerfully. Ask the Holy Spirit to set you free. Pray through each of these statements. (This last section is taken from an excellent article about anger by Jane Hunt.)

'In your anger do not sin': Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.... Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, brawling, slander, and malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you (Ephesians 4:26-27, 29-32).

•Anger is appropriate at certain times… (v.26).

•Anger must be resolved, or it becomes sinful... (v.26).

•Anger can be curtailed... (v. 26).

•Anger, if prolonged, gives ground to Satan... (v.26).

•Anger can lead to corrupt, unwholesome, degrading talk... (v.29).

•Anger can grieve the Holy Spirit... (v.30).

•Anger can be completely cancelled... (v.31).

•Anger becomes sin when it results in bitterness... (v.31).

•Anger must be eradicated before it turns into rage... (v.31).

•Anger must be forfeited before it leads to fighting... (v.31).

•Anger must be stopped before it becomes slander... (v.31).

•Anger must be mastered before it becomes malicious... (v.31).

•Anger can be conquered through compassion... (v.32).

•Anger can be defeated through forgiveness... (v.32).

Be careful: People often talk about “righteous anger”. This is used to say that in the eyes of God, it is right to be angry about a particular issue. The problem is, however, that this is seldom the case. In many cases, your anger is about your own pride, selfishness, and stubbornness.

Obedience: Spend time to pray through these remarks on ander in Ephesians 4:26-32. Don’t be in a hurry. Here, you have several keys for deliverance from anger. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and deliver you from anger.