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Explore the battle between anger and reconciliation in the mind, word, and deed. Understand the deadly sin of anger through Biblical teachings and gain freedom from its effects. Learn to reconcile for inner peace and break free from the cycle of wrath and malice. Discover the power of forgiveness and reconciliation in overcoming anger. Take control of your emotions and find true freedom in a turbulent world.
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The Battlefield of the Mind & Tongue Matthew Ch. 5 verses 21 to 26
Anger—A deadly sin? FAUSTUS.What art thou—the third? WRATH.I am Wrath. I had neither father nor mother: Ileapt out of a lion's mouth when I was scarce half anhour old; and ever since I have run up and down theworld with this case of rapiers, wounding myself whenI had nobody to fight withal. I was born in hell; andlook to it, for some of you shall be my father.
Anger—a neutral emotion? • Jesus was angry • Paul was angry • Moses was angry • David was angry • John the Baptist was angry • God the Father is angry • Jesus’ disciples were angry
Murder—Malice Aforethought • Starts in our mind • Grows in our heart • & finally finds its outlet in our deeds • Penalty—Death
…but I only thought it… • Jesus shows His understanding of the human heart—Jer. 17 v 9 • Jesus understands the effect it has on us & relationships—thought, word & deed. • Jesus distinguishes between mild & serious insults Matt 7 v 1 • Beware of literally applying every word—Biblical hyperbole
Freedom from anger’s effects Freedom from anger’s effects • Be willing to be reconciled—the mind • Say you want to be reconciled—the words • You be the one who makes the move—the deed • Reconciliation is a 2 way transaction so don’t expect it always to work • You are the author of your own release from the effects of anger Rom 12 vv 17–21 • Be willing to be reconciled—the mind • Say you want to be reconciled—the words • You be the one who makes the move—the deed • Reconciliation is a 2 way transaction so don’t expect it always to work • You are the author of your own release from the effects of anger Rom 12 vv 17–21
Result? Freedom!