HOW CAN YOU BE ANGRY AND NOT SIN?
67Pastor Dr. Carlotta/BREAKOUT
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HEBREWS 12:1 and EPHESIANS 4:26
WELCOME TO PASTOR DR. CARLOTTA'S COUNSELING CENTER.
How can you be angry and not sin? Is anger a sin? Yes, when it is directed toward people of God. Anger is not wrong when it is directed toward sin or Satan. Jesus was furious with what the religious leaders were doing. He loved the religious people, but He hated religion. He loved sinners, but He hated sin. He loved the demon-possessed, but He hated demons. Jesus loved the world so much that He went to the cross and died for the very people who spit on Him and betrayed him. You can be angry at what a person does, and not sin, but love people. Matthew 7:1-5.
Jesus talked about removing a splinter from your brother's eye. Splinters are sins. We are to love our brother, but hate the splinter and help to get rid of it without doing the brother harm. That is how to be angry and not sin. It is all right to judge sin but do not judge the person. If you are angry with a person, you had better watch out. It will be measured back to you many times over. Read Luke 6:37-38
Judging people is stepping over onto God's territory. He will judge all people in the end, and He does not need our help in the meantime. If you want to raise the wrath of God, just try judging people. he has given us the right to judge sin while we are here, but not people. Read. I Corinthians 2:15.
Let not the sun go down on your wrath. There may be times when we move from anger to wrath. It is often easy when we become angry at sin to pass judgement on the person involved. The movement this happens, ask the Lord to forgive you and get rid of the wrath. Stay in love toward your brother, but keep your anger toward the devil!
We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Many of us have a hard time dealing with anger. I myself did. Some of us have a history of rage, so we try to stifle our feelings. Others of us stuff down the feelings of anger, pretending they don't exist, because we were never allowed to express them in the past.
If some of our problems stem from not knowing how to express anger properly, we may try to avoid dealing with it altogether. We may try to put if off and hope it goes away. Evaluating how to deal with anger appropriately is an important part of our daily inventory. The apostle Paul said, "Don't sin by letting anger control you. Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. Eph. 4;26-27.
One key is to have daily time limits for handling our anger time to find ways to express the feelings and then let them go. dealing with anger promptly is important because when it is left to fester, it becomes bitterness. Bitterness is anger that has been buried and given time to grow. The Bible warns us: "Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, forgiving on another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." Eph. 4:31-32.
If you haven't accepted Christ as your Savior simply say in an audible voice, in all sincerity from the depths of your heart, "Lord Jesus Christ, forgive me of my sins and accept me as Your child. I accept You as my personal Savior and I promise to follow the instructions of Your Word from this day on. If I fail because I am human, please help pick me up so I can try again! Thank you, Jesus, for saving me from all my sins. AMEN."
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I agree, but do you think not judging people means not telling them about sin or that they are sinning? I am for letting people know where God draws the lines because if a person does not realize they have done wrong, they will not see their need to be restored.
Amen Unchained...voted up and awesome here as well...
It is very hard, tho I know the Word to wait on "Gods' Vengance", though we know it will come in time...I as everyone else have my trials...having a landlord who is negligent in fixing things...being patient and in prayer that they will fix what is wrong, yet they never do...We are told not to take people to court in the Word...but are we to live continually in a manner which is against mans' law and in being against mans' law is against the Word?? Landlords have responsibilities to the rentor, but when a landlord does not fulfill his/her obligation, and in Galatians it says to be patient long suffering, kind forgivng...and I am and I bless these people and am nice to them, but had to call an attorney to get them to do anything and they still won't.....still I hold them no ill....it is hard...but how is this able to be dealt with when you try all that is in the Word and they do not respond??
Yes..living a life of love in the Lord is the best way, but is challenging in this day and time, for others will take advantage of your loving kindness towards them...
Good hub...great hub.....awesome hub...7 months is a long time to wait...and patience is the best virtue...but sometimes legal help is required...what are your thoughts Dr pastorcarlotta??
In the beginning I used to keep track of how angry I became in one day, with colored stones. I have a stack of white ones to signify calmness and black ones to signify all negative feelings, anger, annoyance, sadness.
It took a long time until there were no more black stones.
How true it is, we cannot judge people..
Thank you for the lovely hub. Great reminders.
I'm working on it, Pastor.
Matt. 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged."
Dr.C
A wonderful lesson from you, 'judge not least you be judged'
Love and Peace
Too many times I went to bed angry and you know what? My sleep was disrupted and I awoke still angry...Awful! It is truly best to deal with it before you go to bed.
An appreciated thought provoker drpastor.
Certainly, anger can halt our spiritual growth if allowed to fester. We cannot grow while harboring anger, resentment, blame, condemnation, hate and other negative feelings toward anyone. Forgiveness is key as it is central to our relationship with God, with others, and yes, even with ourselves.
It is the action of those who have made the conscious decision to not be consumed by the symptoms of anger. It is a removal of the poison that destroys love and harmony, a restoration of wholeness, trust and spiritual freedom in Christ Jesus.
Thank you for sharing this meditation.
Love and peace,
Forever His,
by control of the spirit.The spirit is more powerful than knowledge,it is also "SUPERNATURAL"AND IS VERY CAPABLE OF CONTROL.
Anger is a part of our lives. It is an emotion that we periodically experience, and not something that we can avoid. It's a dangerous emotion because it makes us more susceptible to sin. Eph 4:26 says, "In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry" That reflects Psalms 4:4. It is not anger that is the sin, but how we react to it that can be the sin. Words spoken without thinking, physical acts, condemning and judging others. These are some of the sins committed under the influence of our anger.
When we undergo the renewal of our mind as a result of belonging to Christ, we literally change our way of thinking. That can help us alleviate some of the potential for sin.
Learning how to deal with our anger without sinning is a result of maturity, as well as growing in our intimacy with Jesus. I wouldn't say that I no longer become angry, for it is like a predator hiding in the tall grass waiting for me to relax. But with God's assistance, I'm more aware, and the occasions of sinning while angry have lessened. May we all continue to mature in our faith. Peace to all
My anger comes from frustration at times and I have to admit I ask Jesus for guidance to turn my frustrations away and just feel the love of the Lord. There are so many little things that you get frustrated at for no reason. Why be angry?
Unchained Grace it is an honor to receive a comment from you and talking today on the phone with you was a honor as well. You are truly a caring person for others and I pray that God Blesses you for your true work you do for Him. Thank you again for stopping by.
It is all right to judge sin but do not judge the person. Every word out of our mouth must be done in love. If you are angry with a person, you had better watch out. It will be measured back to you many times over. Read Luke 6:37-38 Blessings!!!
YES! Wealthmadehealthy, I agree with you, sometimes legal help is required! God gives us wisdom and at some point justice has to be done in different situations. Common sense comes in play. I truly don't believe God wants people to run over people at all! Thank you for stopping by my friend!!!
NO! Thank you msorensson for you comment!!! Blessings!
Anger is such a dangerous emotion that goes through all of us. Learning to deal with our anger in the right manner can be one of the hardest lessons to learn. So many of us take out our frustrations on people, instead of stopping to look at what we are really upset with. Even people who have relatively good control of their emotions are bound to lose their temper at some point. I believe it is just another character testing trait that God wants us to work on :)
dr, I think when we wipe the dust from out feet and walk away, the thought can sometimes be that we are judging or condemning people. I believe the concept however protects us from allowing our anger to grow into wrath.
1 Corinthians 12:5 'And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.'
Sometimes we can offer all the help we know how to give, all the knowledge and patience we have in us, and it is not enough - or not what that person needs. Us walking away is simply saying I cannot reach this person and with prayer, perhaps another person of a more appropriate administration will come along and offer the Word the way they need to hear it. We can only plant and water, but the Lord gives the growth. Sometimes our anger and frustration stems from trying to force someone to grow - to see things our way. Instead of expecting them to understand or accept our point of view, and allowing our frustration to grow, perhaps we best step back and let the Lord work, possibly through someone else. Peace.
Hi, This is a very good hub! I like how you say that God loves the sinner, but yet hates the sin. I have always been taught this, and from looking at Jesus' example that seems to be the conclusion.
However, I just recently came across Psalm 5:5 where it says: "The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity." Does this verse not seem to imply that God actually hates the sinner? I don't know...but I would love to hear your opinion on it, and how it ties in with the rest of the Bible.
Thanks so much!
DiamondRN, we ALL on working on it!!!! Blessings!!!
Thank you always exploring for stopping by, I always enjoy your comments!!! Blessings!!
YES coffeesnob, I know the feeling!!! Thank you for stopping by Blessings.....
Jesus's ministry was truly about loving the person and rebuking the sin or the evil that has been around a long time messing up people at every opportunity. Please excuse me for not being around much, have been caretaking my sick dad. Bad Cancer and slightly old, God Bless him. Loved reading you, and a wonderful article of the Truth Word! Blessings dr
Thank you RevLady for stopping by and commenting, I appreciate you!!!!
Stop by anytime Apostle Jack. Thank you!
Thank you Thamuss for stopping by and commenting Peace to you as well!
Hello drcrischasse and that you for your comment on this Hub! Blessings!
ama83 you are so right! Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
A M Werner thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your comment!
Embracing The Truth thank you for stopping by. •Psalm 5:5, "The boastful shall not stand before Thine eyes; Thou dost hate all who do iniquity,"
•Psalm 11:5, "The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, and the one who loves violence His soul hates."
•Lev. 20:23, "Moreover, you shall not follow the customs of the nation which I shall drive out before you, for they did all these things, and therefore I have abhorred them."
•Prov. 6:16-19, "There are six things which the Lord hates, yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, 19 A false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers."
•Hosea 9:15, "All their evil is at Gilgal; indeed, I came to hate them there! Because of the wickedness of their deeds I will drive them out of My house! I will love them no more; All their princes are rebels."
Are these verses hard to read? Do they make you feel uncomfortable? They should. God hates sin. But, He does not punish sin. He punishes the sinner. Sin cannot be tied up and thrown into a fire. It cannot be put in a box or glued to a stick. It is rebellion. It is rebellion in the heart. It is breaking God's Law. Sin occurs inside the heart and mind of people. Therefore, God must punish the sinner. Why? Because He is both Holy and Just and the person who sins offends God.
The sobering fact is that God is so holy and righteous that He hates the sinner (Psalm 5:5; Lev. 20:23; Prov. 6:16-19; Hos. 9:15). Some say that we should say that God only hates the sin but loves the sinner. But, the above scriptures speak contrary to that. But it is also true that He is love (1 John 4:8). It is better to accept the love of God found in Jesus than to reject it and suffer His wrath.
About the legitimacy of interpreting Psalm 5:5 that way?
The Psalms belong to the literary genre of poetry. We’ve all read poetry. We all know that poetry is prone to exaggeration for the sake of producing strong emotions in the reader and hearer. This is exactly what we find in Psalm 5:5 – The writer is using hyperbolic language (the native language of poetry) to make a point about God’s distaste for sin and His just wrath on those who commit sin. He is NOT, NOT, NOT intending to make a literal statement about God hating his enemies. Nobody reads the Psalms literally. Not even Fundamentalists. And if the Psalms are ever to be read literally, the place to begin reading them in such a way is certainly not Psalm 5:5. **
Does God love children? Yes. Does God love all His enemies? Yes.
Friends, while we were yet sinners Christ died for us! Let the little children come to him! God so loved the world – the entire cosmos marred by sin – that He sent His only Son. His love universally invites all to participate in its beauty. This is more than just a doctrinal debate. This is the heart of Christianity because it sets on display the heart of the God of Christianity. Now, let us love children and enemies in reflection of the heart of the Triune God! I say we must rightly divide the WORD OF GOD!
Thank you again for commenting on this Hub! Blessings!
Artin2010, I am so happy to hear from you again!!!! I pray that your father be at peace and you as well! Thank you for stopping by and as always, I am praying for you and your dad. God Bless!!
drpastorcarlotta, thank you so much for the bible verses. I have read some of them before, but they never sank in. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain your view on it. I never thought about the spalms as being poetry, but you are absolutely right, they are, and thus we should treat them as that. Thanks Again!
If I get angry, I don't express it like most people. I have found that anger makes me lose all communication skills, all reasoning ability. I tend to stay alone when I am angry and then when I get a grip on the emotion and found a way to separate it like you said so that I get mad at Satan, then I express it. I am usually not able to articulate who I am mad at - at first. I will feel wronged or just frustrated. I will feel confused like how did this happen. Until I can name the problem and include God in it to help, I can't go to my brother. I can't lay bare my argument until I can speak the words or the words will get all jumbled up and I know God won't get the glory. So it sometimes takes days to get a peace about what to do about it. It usually means I will have to appologize for something. Or it could mean that I have a statement for someone to explain how something effected me but that I have forgiven them and am trying to grow thereby. Love you Lottie.
Your so very welcome EmbracingTheTruth, Blessings!!
no body what a wonderful Testimony!!!!! Thank you for sharing!
You are so right to divide righteous anger and unrighteous anger. Opposites. Thank you for providing this edifying word. I love your messages!
Thank you James I LOVE YOU!!!!
DR PastorCarlotta, Great message! Thank you for opening this up for discussion... You have well expressed some relevant points! Anger can be hurtful, harmful as well as helpful! There a times when it is quite appropriate…. It is learning how to express it constructively that we must seek to learn. There are times when we must take an adamant and forceful stance. But for it to be effective we must seek to do it God’s way… This is why we so need His Holy Spirit! It is available to help us respond properly. Therefore we must strengthen and nourish our flesh by utilizing the Fruit of His Spirit.
It is not very often; but I too have learned to "go in quiet mode" when I sense anger rising. I will then wait before I express myself! I realize words can be very painful and hurtful... You can't take them back!
I also agree with A M Werner, there are times when we must "Instead of expecting them to understand or accept our point of view, and allowing our frustration to grow, perhaps we best step back and let the Lord work, possibly through someone else." There are times when I believe this is appropiate...
As you stated; “One key is to have daily time limits for handling our anger time to find ways to express the feelings and then let them go. dealing with anger promptly is important because when it is left to fester, it becomes bitterness.” Amen! Self-control is a part of His Fruit. This is not the same as suppressing… It is learning how to humble our selves and respond in meekness, Meekness is power under control… As we put into practice the principles we learn we grow spiritually. This is a lifelong process… Thank you for sharing and showcasing our ongoing need for continued spiritual growth! In HIS Love, Peace & Blessings!
Thank you DeBorrah very much for your comment! I appreciate you!!! Blessings!!!
Well here I am at last but I do come here when I can, as I said been on holidays and I did not write or answer anywhere.
Wel now to this anger, well many years ago I used to get angry but not in a sense to do any damager as some do,mine was just angry and it would soon pass.
But now no I don't go that way anymore, sometimes I may get disappointed but not angry.
Yes there can be anger at things but not in a way to hurt others, just as Jesus got angry at the selling in Gods church.
When at that time my ex would get angry I would turn away, then I would try to calm her down, and this worked.
But now I don't let myself get that way as it is not healthy.
God said turn the other check.
I let God handle it now as it is not worth it, as it can and does ruin friendship.
God loves you
Raymond I am honored you came by and commented, thank you so much! Blessings!!!
Drpastor C I love you 'sista' You preach it woman. This is a thumbs up writing. It is ok to hate alcoholism but not the alcoholic on and on. I hope many come to read this hub of love. It really is simple because Christ is not complex. I recall when I understood this and there was so much freedom in knowing how Jesus thinks of sin and anger. I practice this but like paying this piano I will not graduate from always making progress. Glory to God sister for your writing. The Spirit moves in you and I love how you share the good news of the gospel through Christ. You are a special gem and may God continue to make his face ehine on you sister. You work hard for our Lord to get his voice heard. Praise Jesus. Hugs galore. I have new hub Glory Shining. xoxoxo
Hey! skye2day, glad to see you again sister! Glory to God for you and your friendship!!!! AMEN!
I have anger issues but, you're right, there is rightous anger. I hate Satan and how he tries to steal our joy but God is in control and Satan loses!
lovelypaper, I too at times have anger issues that's why I study the Word so I can help myself! Thank you for stopping by!!!! Much love!
Dear drpastorcarlotta : Your work here is wonderful. Anger, and bitterness, hate, violence in the heart, none of it is good. God Bless You Dear Heart.
Hello stars439 and blessings!! It's always a pleasure to here from you! Thank you!
You raise such a good point here - how anger and sinning are connected. And the angrier people get the more sinning they do.
But anger is no excuse. We all get angry and even have reason to be angry - so if we can't avoid it - we have to find ways to cope and not let it put us in that downward spiral. Whew.
Thanks so much. I'm taking a few deep breaths right now because that calms me down. Oh and good to have calming helpful people in your life too. That helps. Just living here in the city can keep you angry, and bitter is a good word too, I'm glad you explained how it can fester.
Rated up. I needed this today.
thank you BkCreative for stopping by and commenting. You are right, anger s no excuse! But this is hard for some who have anger problems. I pray for all who are struggling with this matter. God Bless!!!
Dr pastorcarlotta, My goodness what wisdom and understanding you have shared here. I have never thought as anger toward people as sin. My understanding of that scripture was a person can be anger as long as they do not sin, meaning doing harm to thing or someone. I have received enlightenment on your article.
Praise God!!
adrienne2 what a blessing to hear from you again, theank you!!!
I haven't read the other comments as I want this to be exactly from my heart.
Jesus was angered, this we know. There is a spiritual war. The enemy will use circumstances, slow down actions and speed them them up to coincide with "coincidences". Some "coincidences" are too coincidental. I will take abuse several times. I've done it right here on the hubs. I will turn the other cheek. I will wash the feet of the meek. I will kiss the cheek of the sweet. I will take abuse.
Until God will tell me that is it! I will have been called a coward. Lazy. Some of these people profess to be Christian and it ain't so.God will say - that's it! -It's gone too far! Now put your life out there!
Now I will say, "where is this contest between you and me take place?"
I'm a broken 61 year old man. Broken and 136 lbs. I purposely weigh this weight for cycling. I'm a Vietnam Vet. God draws this line and it is God that has tempered this fire. God can also quench it. At some point I will give my God exactly what my God wants and it will be perfectly clear. I will not just be a spectator sitting on the pew. I will not just sit and watch if there is something I can do.
I could be killed. So be it.
I will tell people I don't want hateful emails. after I've made this plea, I may be passionate. I will use large type and the such and make it plainer. So folks can interpret anger if they like.
What I am truly trying to say is - I will not use anger toward the righteous. But there are sheep in wolves clothing and wolves in sheep's wool. Some things are only to be judged by God.
My long explanation is to try to clarify who are what I am. I follow God. I am not a spectator and God motivates me. God and I are the only ones who have walked in these shoes. God has chosen a lot for me and it is a personal education that no one will wipe out. I will push the Golden Rule until I leave the planet. People cannot grasp this law above all laws. It is the only nail I drive. Thank you drpastorcarlotta.
I tell you what Micky Dee, I love your testimony!!!! God Bless you!
Very inspiring revelations. Praise the Lord! VOTED UP AWESOME!!
Thank you mdlawyer, Praise The Lord!
Unchained Grace Level 1 Commenter 21 months ago
Pastor C,
I get to be the first one up! Many times I find myself almost on the edge. Angry enough to return back to what and who I used to be. It takes intense discipline to separate the person from the sin when that person is attacking your wife while you are living homeless on the streets in a big city. The police couldn't care less about us 'liceheads' which is what they call the homeless people. Then there was no mistaking sin from sinner. It was about survival. It was about protecting my wife and myself when the very people who we should've been able to look to called us liceheads. So, no. It ain't easy and it's much more than just words on a screen.
Pastor C, I know you. You been through it. You know it takes strength and discernment from God. It takes so much more. Today, we're out there ministering to these same people. I have for them a story to tell. A life of pure Hell when an M14 bayonet was all that stood between me and whatever. So, in the end, maybe I don't always have the most rosy patronizing attitude most have up here. I am, however, proof that no matter where you came from, God CAN deliver you from that anger separation issue that is the meat & potatoes of this Hub. Voted 'UP' and 'AWESOME.'