July 28, 2013

Anger
For an overseer, as Gods steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain Titus 1:7 (ESV) You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment. 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, Raca, is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, You fool! will be in danger of the fire of hell. Matt 5:21-22 (NIV) Life Group Questions But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Col 3:8 (ESV) 1. Describe a recent event when you got really angry. What made you angry? Did you see yourself move along the progression that Col 3:8 describes? 2. When you get angry, do you tend to keep it bottled up, or let it fly? How was your family of origin in this regard? 3. There is nothing that can be done with anger that cannot be done better without it. Agree or disagree? 4. Read 1 Pet 2:23. What do you think that Jesus believed about God that enabled him to not be angry and retaliate? 5. What spiritual practices have helped you to become more Christlike? (e.g. solitude, scripture memorization, study, etc) 6. What is your experience with fasting? What steps can you take to implement it into your life?

There is nothing that can be done with ____________ that cannot be done _____________ without it.

When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 1 Pet 2:23 (NIV)

Spiritual training to help "put anger away (Col 3:8)": ____________________