​anger in the 
context of faith
Introduction

​Anger is a valid emotion, even in the Christian context.
  • Not all anger is sinful.
  • Anger can lead to positive, redemptive action.
  • How we process and act upon our anger in appropriate ways is most important.
WHAT IS RIGHTEOUS ANGER?
"Righteous anger stems from our response to "ungodly people or activities."* We see a wrongdoing and seek to make it right via redemptive means." True righteous anger results in restoring people into loving, healing relationships with Jesus and one another.
Unrighteous anger emerges from an ungodly response to people and situations. It seeks payback for the perceived wrong and results in destruction of people and relationships. 

For further study on righteous and unrighteous anger:
*What is Righteous Anger? (Christianity Today)
​Reflection on Anger
Consider a time in the past when you were angry about something.
  1. What situation caused you to be angry?
  2. When you look at the situation, were you angry on behalf of others?
    ​Or were you angry because of your own pride? Was this about God’s kingdom or your personal kingdom?
  3. How did you act as a result of your anger?
  4. In retrospect, did you exhibit righteous or unrighteous anger? If unrighteous, how might you have handled it differently?
  5. Are you still carrying this anger and how might you resolve it in a righteous way?
Anger Awareness
As you go through a week, jot down things you notice that make you angry.
Then, at the end of the week, jot down reflections on why you were angry,
​how you reacted, and whether your anger was righteous or unrighteous.
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Try to distinguish between when you are the one who does wrong in the situation and when you are the person being wronged. These previous playlists on forgiveness might help you with this:
SITUATIONAL ANGER
There are different ways that we can deal with anger, depending on the situation. Here is a list of resources that you might find helpful. ​When you are angry because you have been the victim of a horrible situation (abuse, etc.) your anger is normal. Seek a mental health professional for help in dealing with your anger.
Covid 19, and especially quarantine, has created anger for many people. 
Read "Why Has the Quarantine Made Me So Angry?" from Gospel Coalition.
Digital platforms are breeding grounds for anger and outrage.
​Read "How to Avoid Anger Overload in the Digital Age" from Gospel Coalition.
"Christians don't get angry!" is an unrealistic belief that some have been taught. How does one deal with anger after having been taught this concept? Read "The Truth About Anger" to gain a fresh perspective.
Certain events, such as school shootings, terrorism, war, etc., infuriate us.
​​Read "Terrorism, Anger, Anxiety: How to Manage Strong Feelings", by Dr. Chloe Carmichael
​Guided Meditation: Help for anger, anxiety, frustration
Click here.

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