Introduction

• Matthew 5:21-22 – Our anger can cause us to go to hell if we don’t get it under control.
• Mark 3:1-5 – Jesus showed anger and did not sin.
• Psalms 78:49-50
• Ephesians 4:26-32

Develop some helpful habits to get you through the moments of rage.

Slow down.

• James 1:19
• Titus 1:7

Be quiet (for now).

• Ecclesiastes 3:7
• Proverbs 12:18

Remember that you can’t fix every problem right now.

• I Peter 2:19
• Genesis 3:17-18

In the long-term, lay aside the old self and put on the new self.

• Ephesians 4:22-24
• Colossians 3:8-10

Change the entire way you think.

• Luke 23:33
• Hebrews 12:2
• Philippians 2:4 – Start out other-oriented.
• Look for positive – not negative.
• Romans 15:1-3

Build spiritual muscle over time.

• Philippians 4:8-9, 11 – Dwell on good things. We must learn these things!

Take the eternal view.

• Colossians 3:1-2