Break the ice
When was a time when you felt really angry? Why?
Small group questions
- Why do you think it is so easy to let anger get control of us?
- Read James 4:6-7. How does our uncontrolled anger affect us based on what these verses say?
6And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say,
“God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble.”[1]
7So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Translation notes (1)
- 4:6 Prov 3:34 (Greek version).
3. Read Ecclesiastes 7:9. How does our uncontrolled anger affect us based on what this verse says?
9Control your temper,
for anger labels you a fool.
- Have you ever experienced a time when your anger destroyed your peace or influence? When was it and what happened?
- Read Ephesians 4:32. How do we control our anger based on this verse?
32Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
- Is there something you are currently angry about? What is it?
- How have you found that forgiveness helps you when you feel angry in the past?
Moving forward
It is clear that forgiveness is the way we control our anger well. Let’s all commit to forgiving this week. Take a few minutes to think about how you can take a step toward forgiveness this week. Maybe you need to have a hard conversation with someone who has hurt you and let them know you forgive them. Maybe you need to do something kind for someone who has hurt you to show them you still care. If you cannot think of something, ask your group to help you. Have everyone in the group share, and pray together, asking God to help you take steps toward forgiveness this week.
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