When angry, count ten, before you speak; if very angry, an hundred.
Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

Eph. 4:26 In your anger do not sin, do not let the sun go down while you are still angry...

In our culture anger is simply a mask for fear. Anger is a socially acceptable emotion--fear is not.

Three ways we deal with anger:

1.) We ______________ (Rom. 2:1-3)

2.) We ______________ (Prov. 18:21)

3.) We ______________ (Prov. 16:32)

Three keys to controlling anger:

1.) Give it to God now. (Rom. 8:28)

2.) Give up your rights. (Jesus is our model)

3.) Forgive. (Rom. 12:17)

When un-dealt with, anger can affect us spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. While the emotional, mental and physical toll can be significant, we often overlook the spiritual implications.

Some symptoms of internalized anger may be: Ulcers, nervous foot or body movements, chronic stiff or sore neck, depression, becoming overly tired or bored, procrastination, bad dreams, difficulty with prayer life, etc.

Prov. 19:11 A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.

Prov. 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

Do you have a tendency to internalize, vent, or control your anger? How will you deal with your anger differently as a result of this session?