The Bible has a lot to say about patience and controlling anger. In this message, we look at the principles that can help you and your family deal with tempers and develop patience. The end result will be more peace in your relationships.
Growing Your Family with Patience
Growing a Stronger Family – Part 4
Life Church St. Louis – March 4, 2012
Pastor Dan Walker
Proverbs 14:29 (NLT) People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.
Proverbs 16:32 (NIV) Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
1. Realize the cost of ______________ anger
Proverbs 29:22 (NLT) An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
Proverbs 14:17 (NLT) Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.
2. _______________ before reacting
Proverbs 29:11 (NLT) Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
Ephesians 4:26 (NLT) And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,
3. ______________ your anger appropriately
Proverbs 19:11 (NLT) Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.
Psalm 62:8 (NLT) O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.
4. _________________ your mind
Romans 12:2 (NLT) Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
5. ____________ to people who are patient
Proverbs 22:24-25 (NIV) Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared.
6. ____________ on Christ’s help
Romans 15:5 (NLT) May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.