tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468413.post1265183125945670931..comments2023-08-15T05:58:12.859-05:00Comments on Wannabe Anglican: About My AngerMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02059920222709764278noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468413.post-7932291420259113612010-03-31T10:56:59.321-05:002010-03-31T10:56:59.321-05:00Wannabe: sometimes anger is just anger, and you ar...Wannabe: sometimes anger is just anger, and you are correct to seek the scriptural counsel on how to deal with it.<br /><br />Also, as a male, it is always good to ask if grief is the underlying spiritual issue. Guys, not wanting to appear weak, will often smash stuff and rage when their hearts are broken.<br /><br />Paul told the Thessalonians not to grieve like "those who have no hope." So it is always wise for men, when examining anger, to search our souls for wounds that generate despair - events that we've hidden from the virtue of hope.<br /><br />But you are right in your post - sometimes, anger is a reflection of our creation in the image of a just God - it is righteous and the only questions are how to express it and how to act upon it (you've posted some wise stuff on that recently).<br /><br />Other times, anger reflects a grudge ("the sun went down while we were angry") and requires forgiving the offender.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for posting this. It is one of those "rubber hits the road" issues that should be addressed from pulpits more often.TLF+https://www.blogger.com/profile/01650010433581488888noreply@blogger.com