Is it possible to actually be “good” AND “mad”? According to scripture there are times when the right thing to do is get angry. In this message, Chip persuades us that it's possible to know when anger is the best option.Introduction: How to be good and madAnger is a channel to maximize your potential in Christ.God’s agenda for your life is for you to trust Him. What’s at stake – God gave you this gift of anger to transform your life to make you like Christ.I. God commands us to express our anger. -Ephesians 4:26aII. God commands us to express our anger appropriately. -Ephesians 4:26bIII. Righteous Indignation: How God Used AngerJesus was visibly angry. -Mark 3Jesus was verbally angry. -Matthew 23Jesus was physically angry. -Mark 11IV. God commands us to resolve our anger before bedtime. -Ephesians 4:26c-27Anger Resolution = “Healing the Wound” so good things can happen.Step #1 – Cleanse the wound -Ephesians 4:31How? CONFESS and REPENT of unresolved anger!Step #2 – Treat the wound -Ephesians 4:32How? Extend FORGIVENESS and seek RECONCILIATION! As far as it depends on you!Step #3 – Bandage the wound -Ephesians 5:1-2How? Put the PAST behind you!Broadcast ResourceOvercoming Emotions that Destroy ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsOvercoming Emotions that Destroy Small Group OfferConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
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Learning How to Stop Stress Before it Starts, Part 2
We hear a lot today about reducing stress and the health benefits of living with less of it. The question is, how do you do that? How do you get ahead of the stress that comes at you each day? Well, there is a way to stop stress before it starts. Chip walks you through some simple steps you can take to gain victory over stress.Introduction: AQ = (E + P) x O426Anger Quotient = (Environment + Perspective) x Obedience to Ephesians 4:26I. EnvironmentMinimize StressEliminate hurryDownsize expectationsLearn to say noAdmit mistakes and imperfectionsLaugh more—don’t take life or yourself too seriouslyTake care of yourselfKnow what triggers your anger - HALT: Stop when you’re hungry, angry, lonely, or tiredII. PerspectiveMaximize GodGet right with God: believe in Him, confess your sins, forgive others. -James 4:7-8Experience God’s unconditional love and acceptance. -Zephaniah 3:17Accept who God made you to be. -Psalm 139:13-16Trust God and His sovereignty—let Him be in control. -Isaiah 40:25-28Be merciful. -Luke 6:35-36Pray about everything. -Philippians 4:6-7Broadcast ResourceOvercoming Emotions that Destroy ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsOvercoming Emotions that Destroy Small Group OfferConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
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Learning How to Stop Stress Before it Starts, Part 1
Deadlines, flight delays, traffic jams, crying babies - what do all these have in common? Well, for most of us these situations cause us stress. We are surrounded by stressful events every day! How do we keep the chaos of life from stressing us out? Chip clarifies God’s solution for stopping stress BEFORE it starts.Introduction: AQ = (E + P) x O426Anger Quotient = (Environment + Perspective) x Obedience to Ephesians 4:26I. EnvironmentMinimize StressEliminate hurryDownsize expectationsLearn to say noAdmit mistakes and imperfectionsLaugh more—don’t take life or yourself too seriouslyTake care of yourselfKnow what triggers your anger - HALT: Stop when you’re hungry, angry, lonely, or tiredII. PerspectiveMaximize GodGet right with God: believe in Him, confess your sins, forgive others. -James 4:7-8Experience God’s unconditional love and acceptance. -Zephaniah 3:17Accept who God made you to be. -Psalm 139:13-16Trust God and His sovereignty—let Him be in control. -Isaiah 40:25-28Be merciful. -Luke 6:35-36Pray about everything. -Philippians 4:6-7Broadcast ResourceOvercoming Emotions that Destroy ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsOvercoming Emotions that Destroy Small Group OfferConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
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Turning Anger from a Foe to a Friend, Part 2
Tired of anger hurting relationships? Want to stop losing your temper? Chip shows it's possible to control your temper and even turn anger from a foe into a friend.Introduction: How to make anger work for you Anger is like a wild stallion out of control or under control.Our anger holds powerful potential for good and evil; it must be harnessed!The A, B, C, Ds of anger:Acknowledge the angerBacktrack to the primary emotionConsider the causeDetermine how best to deal with itThe practical process: How to deal with your angerAt whom am I angry?What should I do? How do I deal with the situation?When should I deal with it?God’s 3-step training method to bridle anger:Step #1: “Be Quick to Hear”Our immediate response to God, others, circumstances, and our anger is to be “receptive listeners” not “reactionary responders.”Key Question: What is this anger telling me? Step #2: “Be Slow to Speak”Our interim response to God, others, circumstances, and our anger is to “think before we speak.”Proverbs 10:19; 13:3; 29:20Key Question: What must I do to prevent a “verbal reflex response?”Step #3: “Be Slow to Anger”Ecclesiastes 7:9Our life changing response to anger begins when we replace “reaction” with “reflection.”Key Question: What root issue is behind this anger? (ABCD Method)Summary:Anger is a choiceAnger is a secondary emotionIt’s not wrong to feel angry, it’s what you do with it.The A, B, C, Ds of angerBroadcast ResourceOvercoming Emotions that Destroy ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsOvercoming Emotions that Destroy Small Group OfferConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
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Turning Anger from a Foe to a Friend, Part 1
Tired of anger hurting relationships? Want to stop losing your temper? Chip shows it's possible to control your temper and even turn anger from a foe into a friend.Introduction: How to make anger work for you Anger is like a wild stallion out of control or under control.Our anger holds powerful potential for good and evil; it must be harnessed!The A, B, C, Ds of anger:Acknowledge the angerBacktrack to the primary emotionConsider the causeDetermine how best to deal with itThe practical process: How to deal with your angerAt whom am I angry?What should I do? How do I deal with the situation?When should I deal with it?God’s 3-step training method to bridle anger:Step #1: “Be Quick to Hear”Our immediate response to God, others, circumstances, and our anger is to be “receptive listeners” not “reactionary responders.”Key Question: What is this anger telling me? Step #2: “Be Slow to Speak”Our interim response to God, others, circumstances, and our anger is to “think before we speak.”Proverbs 10:19; 13:3; 29:20Key Question: What must I do to prevent a “verbal reflex response?”Step #3: “Be Slow to Anger”Ecclesiastes 7:9Our life changing response to anger begins when we replace “reaction” with “reflection.”Key Question: What root issue is behind this anger? (ABCD Method)Summary:Anger is a choiceAnger is a secondary emotionIt’s not wrong to feel angry, it’s what you do with it.The A, B, C, Ds of angerBroadcast ResourceOvercoming Emotions that Destroy ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsOvercoming Emotions that Destroy Small Group OfferConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
About Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast
Discovering the Bible's answers is the focus of Living on the Edge, the broadcast ministry of Chip Ingram. Each week, Chip will take you to God's Word for biblical guidance on topics like being a follower of Jesus, strengthening your marriage, understanding love and sex, raising moral children, and overcoming painful emotions. Chip also shares honestly from his own experiences. Visit us online at https://LivingontheEdge.org.
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