🔥 Dealing with Anger – James Merritt

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In this practical and convicting message, James Merritt addresses one of the most common struggles believers face—anger. He makes it clear that anger itself is not the problem; rather, it’s how we handle it that determines whether it honors God or leads us into sin.

Drawing from Ephesians 4, this message outlines a clear, biblical strategy for dealing with anger before it takes control of your life.

• Anger isn’t always wrong.
  There is such a thing as righteous anger, but it must always remain under control.
• Be angry—but don’t sin.
  The line between right and wrong anger is thin. Uncontrolled anger leads to damage—emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.
• Be slow to anger.
  A quick temper is a dangerous sign. God calls us to listen more, speak less, and respond wisely.
• Don’t let anger linger.
  Letting anger sit overnight allows it to grow into bitterness, which can consume your heart.
• Deal with it daily.
  “Clear the books” before the day ends—release anger quickly instead of storing it up.
• Expel stubborn anger.
  If anger takes root, it becomes controlling and opens the door for spiritual defeat.
• Forgiveness is the cure.
  Letting go of bitterness and placing it in God’s hands is the only way to truly overcome anger.

Jaggy and Tedi don’t carry yesterday into today—they rest, reset, and stay close. That’s a picture for us: don’t carry anger forward. Let it go, give it to God, and stay in His peace.

• “Be angry, and do not sin…” — Ephesians 4:26
• “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger… be put away from you.” — Ephesians 4:31
• “Everyone should be… slow to become angry.” — James 1:19

Either you control your anger—or your anger will control you.
With God’s help, you can release it, rise above it, and walk in peace.