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Anger
Unresolved anger can consume a soul; it can become a literal hell not
only for the person who is angry but also those around them. Yeshua
strongly warned of anger's terrible impact in Matthew 5:21-22, "The
ancients were told, "You shall not commit murder and whoever
commits murder shall be liable to the court. But I say to you that
everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court;
and whoever shall say to his brother, "Raca," shall be guilty before the
supreme court; and whoever shall say you fool shall be guilty enough to
go into the fiery hell."
Killing is a terrible sin, but anger is a great sin too because it violates
G-d's command to love. Anger is a seething, brooding bitterness against
someone. It is a dangerous emotion that always threatens to leap out
of control, leading to violence, emotional hurt, increased stress and
spiritual damage. It is a systematic poison which affects every area of
our existence. All of us have struggled in our minds over an offense.
We have felt the churning of wounded emotions and tension generated
by anger.
The angry person often feels they are justified in light of the offense.
It is the spirit of deception that justifies the angry soul and isolates it
from true repentance. Yeshua tells us that unresolved anger threatens
to drive the soul into hell. According to Yeshua, the angry person
within his heart has committed a sin equal to murder.
If you know someone who is carrying unresolved anger toward you or
someone else, don't just ignore their condition. If we continue in our
passage verses 23-24 states "If therefore you are presenting your
offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has
something against you, leave your offering there before the altar, and
go your way; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and
present your offering.,"
Yeshua requires us to leave our offering, exit our "church service," and
do what we can to reconcile with our offended brother. The L-rd
knows that if we do not engage in some process toward healing, our
offended brother will transfer his anger to others. One angry person
not only jeopardizes their own soul, but their root of bitterness can
spread and defile many.
Unresolved anger is a primary tool the enemy uses to break down
marriages, destroy families, divide churches and split cultures within a
community.
We as the Bridge of Messiah are to become ministers of reconciliation,
who inspire others to bring healing to all their relationships.
Interpersonal relationships are a primary concern to the L-rd. The issue
is not limited to whether you have something against someone, but also
whether they have something against you. You may be completely
innocent, but the L-rd calls us to care about the relationship. It is
amazing how a simple phone call, or act of love can soften the heart of
an offended person.
The Scriptures teach us to pursue peace with all men. We must
aggressively take the initiative to make things right. Our first efforts
may be repulsed. Proverbs 18:19 instructs, "A brother offended is
harder to be won than a strong city, and contentions are like the bars
of a castle." The beginning process may be painful to both parties. A
wounded person can lash out. You may think the effort is not worth it
or the price is too great to pay. To win someone's trust back requires
time and patience. Trust is not an accident; it is the result of love that
pays a price. We are to love even those who are hostile and alienated
from us. We must be willing to be wounded ourselves in pursuit of
reconciliation and healing.
The L-rd came to us while we were sinners, hurting and wounded. He
forgave us and loved us. Can we do anything less?
only for the person who is angry but also those around them. Yeshua
strongly warned of anger's terrible impact in Matthew 5:21-22, "The
ancients were told, "You shall not commit murder and whoever
commits murder shall be liable to the court. But I say to you that
everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court;
and whoever shall say to his brother, "Raca," shall be guilty before the
supreme court; and whoever shall say you fool shall be guilty enough to
go into the fiery hell."
Killing is a terrible sin, but anger is a great sin too because it violates
G-d's command to love. Anger is a seething, brooding bitterness against
someone. It is a dangerous emotion that always threatens to leap out
of control, leading to violence, emotional hurt, increased stress and
spiritual damage. It is a systematic poison which affects every area of
our existence. All of us have struggled in our minds over an offense.
We have felt the churning of wounded emotions and tension generated
by anger.
The angry person often feels they are justified in light of the offense.
It is the spirit of deception that justifies the angry soul and isolates it
from true repentance. Yeshua tells us that unresolved anger threatens
to drive the soul into hell. According to Yeshua, the angry person
within his heart has committed a sin equal to murder.
If you know someone who is carrying unresolved anger toward you or
someone else, don't just ignore their condition. If we continue in our
passage verses 23-24 states "If therefore you are presenting your
offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has
something against you, leave your offering there before the altar, and
go your way; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and
present your offering.,"
Yeshua requires us to leave our offering, exit our "church service," and
do what we can to reconcile with our offended brother. The L-rd
knows that if we do not engage in some process toward healing, our
offended brother will transfer his anger to others. One angry person
not only jeopardizes their own soul, but their root of bitterness can
spread and defile many.
Unresolved anger is a primary tool the enemy uses to break down
marriages, destroy families, divide churches and split cultures within a
community.
We as the Bridge of Messiah are to become ministers of reconciliation,
who inspire others to bring healing to all their relationships.
Interpersonal relationships are a primary concern to the L-rd. The issue
is not limited to whether you have something against someone, but also
whether they have something against you. You may be completely
innocent, but the L-rd calls us to care about the relationship. It is
amazing how a simple phone call, or act of love can soften the heart of
an offended person.
The Scriptures teach us to pursue peace with all men. We must
aggressively take the initiative to make things right. Our first efforts
may be repulsed. Proverbs 18:19 instructs, "A brother offended is
harder to be won than a strong city, and contentions are like the bars
of a castle." The beginning process may be painful to both parties. A
wounded person can lash out. You may think the effort is not worth it
or the price is too great to pay. To win someone's trust back requires
time and patience. Trust is not an accident; it is the result of love that
pays a price. We are to love even those who are hostile and alienated
from us. We must be willing to be wounded ourselves in pursuit of
reconciliation and healing.
The L-rd came to us while we were sinners, hurting and wounded. He
forgave us and loved us. Can we do anything less?
Ministry of Gates of Praise Ministries, Inc. Copyright Gates of Praise Ministries 2007
