Listen "Is Anger Always Sin?"
Episode Synopsis
In our August 31 Sunday gathering, we continue our series about rage. This week's discussion questions are below:
How do you usually respond when you feel angry? Do you tend to express it outwardly, or hold it inside?
Have you ever seen anger produce something good? Have you ever seen it cause harm?
Read Ephesians 4:26–32 together. What stands out to you in Paul’s teaching about anger and speech?
Why do you think Paul says not to let the sun go down on your anger? What happens when anger lingers?
In Exodus 34:6–7, God is described as “slow to anger.” What does that teach us about God’s character? How should that shape our own response to anger?
Psalm 4:4 says, “Be angry and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.” How does reflection or silence help keep anger from turning into sin?
The sermon mentioned the Starbucks “Christmas cup” outrage. Why do you think Christians sometimes get caught up in cultural anger like this?
How do moments of public Christian outrage affect the way non-Christians view Jesus and the church?
Where have you seen the church respond well—slow to anger and quick to love—in a cultural conflict?
Anger often feels powerful, even “sweet,” as the sermon said. Why is anger so tempting to hold onto?
Paul says to replace destructive habits with constructive ones (Eph. 4:28). What are some constructive outlets for anger in your life?
How do you usually respond when you feel angry? Do you tend to express it outwardly, or hold it inside?
Have you ever seen anger produce something good? Have you ever seen it cause harm?
Read Ephesians 4:26–32 together. What stands out to you in Paul’s teaching about anger and speech?
Why do you think Paul says not to let the sun go down on your anger? What happens when anger lingers?
In Exodus 34:6–7, God is described as “slow to anger.” What does that teach us about God’s character? How should that shape our own response to anger?
Psalm 4:4 says, “Be angry and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.” How does reflection or silence help keep anger from turning into sin?
The sermon mentioned the Starbucks “Christmas cup” outrage. Why do you think Christians sometimes get caught up in cultural anger like this?
How do moments of public Christian outrage affect the way non-Christians view Jesus and the church?
Where have you seen the church respond well—slow to anger and quick to love—in a cultural conflict?
Anger often feels powerful, even “sweet,” as the sermon said. Why is anger so tempting to hold onto?
Paul says to replace destructive habits with constructive ones (Eph. 4:28). What are some constructive outlets for anger in your life?
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