4. ______________________________________ CAUSED BY ANGER. (Jesus) “So if you are standing before the altar in the Temple, offering a sacrifice to God, and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there beside the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God. Come to terms quickly with your enemy before it is too late and you are dragged into court, handed over to an officer, and thrown in jail. I assure you that you won't be free again until you have paid the last penny.” - Matthew 5:23-26
Memory Verse: (Jesus) “God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God ” - Matthew 5:9
*Join us next week as we continue our teaching series SE7EN with Overcoming the Sin of Sloth.
MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO… Memorize Matthew 5:9. Pray and ask God to help me control my anger when it comes to ___________________________________________________. Find out more about The Journey Kidz Tour & Overview NEXT Sunday, March 8 immediately following the 2:30pm service. Participate in The Journey’s Lenten Fast. I will fast from: ______________________________________________.
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Anthony McCormick - Pastor of Worship Arts
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(Jesus) “You have heard that the law of Moses says, ‘Do not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ But I say, if you are angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the high council. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.” - Matthew 5:21-22
5 POSSIBLE RESPONSES TO MY ANGER…
__________________ IT. (Romans 12:19) __________________ IT. (Proverbs 15:18) __________________ IT. (Ecclesiastes 7:9)
2. ___________________________________ WHEN MY TEMPER IS RISING.
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.” - Proverbs 15:1
__________________ IT. (Ephesians 4:26-27) __________________ IT. (Matthew 11:28)
“Those who control their anger have great understanding; those with a hasty temper will make mistakes.” - Proverbs 14:29
4 STEPS TO GIVING MY ANGER TO GOD 3. LEAVE THE _________________________ TO GOD 1. IDENTIFY WHAT ________________ MY ANGER.
“People with good sense restrain their anger; they earn esteem by overlooking wrongs.” - Proverbs 19:11
AND RESPOND WITH _______________________.
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: it is mine to avenge; I will repay, says the Lord. On the contrary: if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” - Romans 12:18-20