Hi Ren Church family!
This Sunday I’m going to be talking about the thing that has caused more ruin than perhaps any other thing. It has destroyed marriages, friendships, churches, companies, music groups and entire nations. It is the reason for violence and has led to hundreds of thousands of people being slaughtered in battle. Many people are in prison for life because of this thing. When this thing manifests it can be like shrapnel that wounds everyone in proximity.
This problem I’m going to talk about is responsible for ministers dropping out of ministry more than any other thing. It has caused many of God’s people to sink into a place spiritually where they cannot enjoy intimacy with the Lord. It affects a person’s life so dramatically that relationships become shallow. It’s often connected with addiction and, specifically, sexual addictions. Can you guess what I’m talking about?
It’s something that everyone has experienced to some degree; it’s part of being human. No amount of cleverness or strong will can control it. The most powerful men and women in the world are often overcome by it. This thing can at times be a form of love; God Himself displays it. But humans rarely can imitate God in this thing. Can you guess it?
It’s not a new problem. It’s as old as Cain and Abel at least. I’m talking about anger. Learning to tame this “tiger” is essential in order to possess a joyful and satisfying life. Please don’t miss this message—whether you come to the physical gathering or you watch online. I'm going to teach you not only how to control your anger when it surfaces, but teach you how to become the kind of person that is slow to anger by default. Some of you might be in despair secretly over the way anger hijacks your heart and drives you to say and do foolish things. There’s hope. There is a way out. Even the most angry people can learn from the Master (Jesus) and become meek and lowly in heart. This is the wonder and glory of God’s grace!