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Mis-Managed
Anger Is A Social Problem.
Mis-managed anger is one of our greatest social
problems. It is also one of the most destructive problems in marriage. But
this week, I don't want to talk about how to manage anger, we'll do that
another time. I want to talk about why we get angry. If we understand this
better, then we will be better equipped to direct our anger in positive
directions.
Anger is a universal phenomenon. My academic
background is anthropology. We have studied cultures around the world. In
all cultures, people experience anger. Why is anger so pervasive? I want
to suggest that the answer lies in the reality that we are made in the
image of God and God experiences anger.
God's anger is based on His holiness and His love.
His holiness means that He is righteous in all of his thoughts and deeds.
His love means that He cares about the well-being of His creatures. When
his creatures violate what He know to be right. God experiences anger.
Which motivates Him to take constructive action. I believe our experience
of anger is very similar. This week, we will explore this reality.
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