Foundation #1: Anger is not always sinful.

Foundation #2: Anger is often sinful.

Application:

Sinful anger sees enemies and victims. Christian anger sees brothers and allies.

Sinful anger holds grudges and delights in destruction. Christian anger desires peace and healing.

Sinful anger disobeys God’s commands and thrives in disunity. Christian anger obeys God’s commands and strives for unity.

Sinful anger executes personal vengeance and punishment. Christian anger trusts God’s vengeance and justice.

Supplemental Scripture:

Ephesians 4:32

John 2:13-17

Mark 3:1-6

Psalm 4:4

Ephesians 4:26-27

James 1:19-20

James 4:1-3

Romans 12:19

Proverbs 24:17-18

Romans 12:14; 17-19

1 Peter 3:9

Luke 6:27-28

Colossians 3:5-10