Playlist: Anger, Righteous (topic)
Anger (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe world is increasingly filled with anger, a trait that even affects God's church, as it is a common aspect of human nature. Anger, whether hidden and smoldering or explosive and visible, is among the most destructive works of the flesh, tearing at relationships and causing spiritual and physical harm. In Ephesians 4:26-27, …
Anger (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsRighteous anger, as distinguished from sinful wrath, is a justified response to sin and injustice, reflecting a holy indignation that aligns with God's character. It is an emotion that flares up in the face of wrongdoing, yet must be controlled to avoid becoming destructive. Unlike explosive or uncontrolled anger, which tenses …
Be Angry and Do Not Sin
Sermonette byRighteous anger is controlled, short-lived and unselfish, while unrighteous anger is uncontrolled, selfish, hard-hearted, and likely to foster bitterness.
The Wrath of God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's anger stands in stark contrast to human anger, which arises quickly from selfish, irrational impulses and often leads to sin when left unchecked, opening the way for satanic influence. Scripture permits anger yet immediately warns against sinning through it, as in the quotation of Psalm 4:4 found in Ephesians 4:26-27, …
Christian Zeal
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughZeal encompasses holy fervor that includes righteous indignation and righteous wrath against evil alongside ardent pursuit of good. This form of zeal motivated Jesus to fashion a whip of cords and drive merchants from the temple, overturn tables, and scatter money while declaring that His Father's house must not become a place …
Anticipating the Enemy
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAnger is not evil in itself, for if it were, God Himself could never be angry. The anger attributed to God in the New Testament is that part of Him which stands opposed to man's disobedient obstinacy and sin. Paul commanded the Ephesians to be angry yet not to sin and not to let the sun go down on their wrath. He does not forbid …