“I don’t have an anger problem” he repeatedly protested in my counseling office. “I don’t swear, break things, threaten harm, or even raise my voice. How can my wife say that I have an “anger” problem? Sure, I get frustrated like everyone but I stay under control – I do not have an anger issue.”
Over the years, we have talked with many people in our counseling offices who are convinced they don’t have an anger problem because they have managed to reduce or eliminate outward angry outbursts.
In principles 1-3 of Part 1 of this article, we were reminded that anger is a matter of our heart and we all need to learn to express anger in appropriate ways that reflect the heart of God. We all have an anger problem because we all get angry. We all struggle with our anger because we all struggle with selfish desires inflamed when our wants are denied.
#4 – Anger can be expressed in destructive or constructive ways.
It can be tempting to only think of anger as either right or wrong, black or white, helpful or harmful. However, the Bible gives us a more rigorous approach to evaluating our anger.
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