Status Updates From Anger: Calming Your Heart

“Relational patience promotes relational peace. Ask the LORD to grant you patience through his SPIRIT.”

— Robert D. Jones, Anger: Calming Your Heart

“What kind of walls of self-control have you erected? What are you doing to repair and strengthen them? Your walls against temptation will not build themselves; you must be vigilant and nurture godly self-control in your life.”

— Robert D. Jones, Anger: Calming Your Heart

“When you are tempted to go underground with your anger, the first person you must talk to is not yourself or your offender but your Lord. Go to him immediately. Ask him to give you a gracious heart toward that person and wisdom for how to pursue relational peace.”

— Robert D. Jones, Anger: Calming Your Heart

“Provocations are not causes… the causation for our anger lies inside us… It is only when we take responsibility for our sin that we have access to the grace and forgiveness of GOD and the power of change through His SPIRIT. Praise GOD for JESUS CHRIST, who saves His people from their sins.”

Referring to David/Psalm 119:

“What drives his godly anger? His love for God and his Word… Scripture not only guides his behavior but also forms his emotions. A regular intake of Scripture will fashion how we feel about the good and bad things we experience. God’s Word must guide our responses.

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Remember that the psalmist’s anger arose because people ignored God—not because they ignored him.”

“Righteous anger expresses itself in godly, self-controlled ways. It does not scream, rage, or wallow in self-pity. It does not ignore, snub, or withdraw from people. Christlike mourning, joy, and obedience attend it. It also produces godly ministry—it defends the oppressed, seeks justice for victims, rebukes transgressors, and pursues repentance, reconciliation, and restoration.

“Praise him for averting the wrath that you earned. And let the merciful sacrifice of Jesus soften your heart and incline it toward showing mercy to those who offend you. Defeating your anger is not dependent on you; it’s dependent on Christ.”

(Heb 4:15) “We do not have” and “who is unable.” This construction makes a strong assertion. If you invited me to your home and I told you, “I will be there,” you would be reasonably confident that I would come. But if I said, “There is no way I will not be there,” your confidence would soar.

The point is stunning: there is no way Jesus will not empathize with you. He cannot not feel your pain.”