Theological Triage, Yes. How about Emotional Triage, Too?
There are these moments. These situations where your conversation enters into the realm of debate. The disagreement is clear. Debate ensues. You hold one position, your friend another. On the inside, you are convinced of your position. You have studied the issue, read your Bible, formulated careful conclusions, and are ready to stand your ground.…
Should All of Our (Southern Baptist Convention) Family Fights Go Public? Probably Not.
This past week Beth Moore tweeted the following: “Oh man, there’s bouta be a fight. I love this.”—Beth Moore. Someone jokingly responded and asked if she was watching the NBA Finals or taking a shot at the Southern Baptist Convention. I’m pretty sure Mrs. Moore was talking about the NBA game on television at that…
Good working definition of anger: “I’m against that.”
According to David Powlison in Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness, anger is a negative evaluation, in which an individual shows active displeasure towards something important enough to care about. It was quite sobering when I reflected on this definition because, in agreeing with Powlison’s definition, I realized that my problem is too…
7 Principles for Angry Parents Disciplining Angry Children by Kevin DeYoung
Kevin DeYoung wrote this post back in September. It can be found here. This post greatly encouraged/challenged. If you believe someone would benefit from reading his words please take a moment to send it to them. I hate to admit that the title of this blog post too often describes my household. I never (or…
What does God say about a person who isn’t willing to forgive?
When you’re bitter and refuse to forgive or exude an openness to forgive what do the Scriptures say about you? You are forgetting the size of the massive sin debt for which God forgave you. You are declaring that you do not need God’s forgiveness in your life. You are declaring that you do not…
6 Facts About Nonforgivers
When you’re bitter and refuse to forgive or exude an openness to forgive what do the Scriptures say about you? You are forgetting the size of the massive sin debt for which God forgave you. You are declaring that you do not need God’s forgiveness in your life. You are declaring that you do not…
3 Things Righteous Anger Does
Righteous anger… Reacts against actual sin as biblically defined (not in accordance to my opinions or preferences). Focuses on God and his concerns (not me and my concerns). Coexists with other godly qualities and expresses itself in godly ways (self-control, gentleness, love, etc.).
7 Questions to Discern if your Anger is Righteous
Do you get angry about the right things? Do you express your anger in the right way? How long does your anger last? How controlled is your anger? What motivates your anger? Is your anger “primed and ready” to respond to another person’s habitual sins? What is the effect of your anger These questions were…
4 Causes of Anger from James 4:1-3
The heart causes of anger from James 4:1-3 are… Entrenched, battling desires and pleasures. What desires are warring in your heart? Unmet ruling wants and desires. What’s ruling your heart? Coveting and envy. What are you grasping and greedy for? Selfish motives (even for good things). What’s the real reason you want what you want?
Theology Along the Way 