Bobby McDonald - Put Away All Anger
Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Put Away All Anger Date: 03-27-2016 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through personal purity and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why is anger so bad?The speaker shares scriptures from Ephesians and Colossians instructing believers to put away anger, wrath, and malice.
Anger is tied to our self-willAnger flares up when we feel something we deserved has been taken from us, revealing our attachment to our own plans and desires.
Overcoming anger through surrenderSurrendering our self-will and accepting whatever comes from God's hand is the key to overcoming anger.
The example of holy angerJesus only got visibly angry when God's house and his Father's will were violated, never when he was personally offended.
Jesus surrendered to the crossEven when facing the extreme injustice of a murderer being freed while an innocent man suffered, Jesus did not get angry but surrendered to the Father's will.
Arming your mind to sufferBelievers are called to arm themselves with the same mind of Christ, being willing to give up their own will to follow God.
The meek will inherit the earthGentle people who are not overcome by fits of anger will inherit the new earth where righteousness dwells.
Examining ourselves and letting goWhen feeling angry, we should stop, examine what we are clinging to, and choose to live a life of love and service like Jesus.
