Anger is an emotion, and it's not always bad. Here's how you know if it's causing you to sin.
Talking Points:
- People with suppressive anger hesitate to admit or own their emotion. They falsely believe that anger is always a bad thing – so they stuff it. Psalm 32:3
- People with explosive anger tend to lose control and let the chips fall where they may. The exploder feels better after venting while everyone around them feels worse. Proverbs 29:11
- The person with passive-aggressive anger is more covert, manipulative, calculated, and sophisticated in their expression of anger. This person doesn’t want to be seen as angry, but in reality they’re out to win and hurt people. James 1:19-20
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Read Ephesians 4:26-27. Have you previously thought that anger is a negative emotion. When would anger be helpful to a situation?
- What tends to make you angry? Identify a time when stuffing your anger contributed to a negative outcome.
- How do you respond to a stuffer? An exploder? A passive-aggressor? Share examples.
- Of the three types of unhealthy anger which one best describes you, and why?
- Read Psalm 32:2. What happened to the Psalmist when he stuffed his anger? Share when this happened to you.
- Discuss Ephesians 4:31-32. How obedient have you been to this passage over the last year? Where do you need to improve?
- List the two practical action steps from the video. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
