“It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.” ~King Solomon
Confession time: I get into arguments sometimes. Not pleasant to admit but it is true. God’s goal for me is …
Tag Archives: Anger
“These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” ~Jesus
Does Jesus get angry and upset? Jesus the Messiah shows controlled emotion arising from his unswerving opposition to evil and …
“The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life.” ~King Solomon
The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life. …
“This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.” ~God’s Angel
The sheepherders were minding their own business. Just doing what they do after a long day of work. They were …
“Be reconciled to your brother.” ~Jesus
I get angry. I say things I should not and clearly regret later on. I say them though. It isn’t …
Why is Jesus angry and indignant? What upsets Him so much?
Attempts to prevent access to Yeshua [Jesus] generates anger Jesus gets angry. Jesus gets indignant. Jesus is not Mr. Rogers …
Should we renounce anger?
Should we renounce anger? Yes! Jesus does not exhort us to get angry, as if anger were a good motivator or energy for …
Why is Jesus angry with us and our churches?
Jesus is upset. Jesus is angry. Yeshua [Jesus] lets the religious elites know it. It just is not right turning …
Will angry people endure the backlash of their own anger?
Why this is important: There is a natural set of consequences for angry people. There is a backlash. Something very …
Is being angry helpful? What does God think about that?
What is our mission? Our mission, given to us by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should …
What are reasons to get angry? Where will that get us?
I get jealous. I get angry. One can lead to the other. The parable of the prodigal son is a …
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” ~Apostle Paul
My mission, given to me by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should be my day. That should …
“Now the works of the flesh are obvious: … strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, and anything similar. I am warning you that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” ~Apostle Paul
I get jealous. I get angry. One can lead to the other. The parable of the prodigal son is a …
Can anger be sin?
My mission, given to me by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should be my day. That should …
“He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” ~Jesus
Does Jesus get angry and upset? Jesus the Messiah shows controlled emotion arising from his unswerving opposition to evil and …
Does Jesus get angry with petty legalism in religious observance?
I need to be careful. It is way too easy to fall into the religious rule and legalism trap. The …
“You can be sure that wherever in the whole world the Message is preached, what she has just done is going to be remembered and admired.” ~Jesus
Why do I give others a hard time? Why do I get furious with them? What have they done to …
“I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.” ~Jesus
I get angry. I say things I shouldn’t and clearly regret later on. I say them though. It isn’t pretty. …
Is jealousy a reason to get angry?
I get jealous. I get angry. One can lead to the other. The parable of the prodigal son is a …
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus does not exhort me to get angry, as if this is anger were a good motivator or energy for positive action. …
Anger – Does Jesus reflect the anger of God?
Does Jesus get angry and upset? Jesus the Messiah shows controlled emotion arising from his unswerving opposition to evil and …
“He’s a dangerous man, endangering the peace.” ~Religious elites about Jesus
Jesus is being tried. He has been arrested. When it was morning, the religious elites and the high priests and …
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored?” ~Jesus
The Jesus Manifesto continues with Jesus laying out for me what I need to be like in this world. I …
“We must obey God rather than men.” ~Peter
Jesus is clear. Peter heard Him and took it to heart. Jesus said “Render to the government (aka Caesar) the things …
“Lots of people claim to be loyal and loving, but where on earth can you find one?” ~King Solomon
Where is the loyalty? Where is the love? Doesn’t anyone care? God is loyal and God is loving. I can …
“Lazarus died. And I am glad for your sakes that I wasn’t there. You’re about to be given new grounds for believing.” ~Jesus
Here I see the care and compassion of my Master. It appeared somewhat callous to begin with. Lazarus is sick. …
“Whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?” ~Apostle John
Jesus tells me I “cannot serve both God and money.” (Luke 16:13) I must seek to be content with what …
“So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!” ~James
James warns me about the danger. What I say can ignite a fire. I have seen it. It isn’t pretty. …
“Watch out for the religion scholars.” ~Jesus
Jesus is constantly challenging the religious elites and leaders of His time here on earth. He still does today. This …
Anger — Dealing with it in Jesus | Becoming slow to anger
My mission, given to me by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should be my day. That should …
“Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to change your mind?” ~Apostle Paul
I should be patient, even as Jesus is patient. Naturally, in and of myself, I am not. God’s kindness is …
Wealth — John the Baptist on Fruits Worthy of Repentance
This is pretty stunning. Of course, John the Baptist is a prophet and is determined to speak the truth of …
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” ~Apostle Paul
Should I renounce anger? Yes! Jesus does not exhort me to get angry, as if anger were a good motivator or energy for …
“My house is a house of prayer; You have turned it into a religious bazaar.” ~Jesus
Jesus is upset. Jesus let’s the religious elites know it. It just isn’t right turning God’s holy temple into the …
Holy — Becoming holy involves striving after God
The holiness of God is the most difficult of all God’s attributes to explain, partly because it is one of …
Heaven — Is it a Real Destination after Death?
What is the deal with heaven? It seems to be a somewhat complicated biblical concept with lots of opinions on …
“Let angry people endure the backlash of their own anger; if you try to make it better, you’ll only make it worse.” ~King Solomon
There is a natural set of consequences for angry people. There is a backlash. Something very real is going to …
Forgiveness — True Love is Forgiving
I miss God’s goal (aka sin). There is a penalty for that. Unless … I am forgiven. So there is …
“For we are slaves; yet in our bondage our God has not forsaken us, but has extended lovingkindness to us.” ~Ezra
I want the quality of compassion and generosity in my life. I need to learn how God loves the weak and poor. It is …
“Behold, your mother!” ~Jesus
Consider the tenderness of Jesus the Messiah. Everywhere we turn, Jesus is moved and full of compassion. Jesus shows the goodness of …
“Jesus came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near.” ~Apostle Paul
Prophecies of peace are fulfilled in the coming of Jesus the Messiah. Peace is real. Jesus wants me to experience peace. …
“Be very careful. Keep a sharp eye out for the contaminating yeast of the Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Lutherans or the Catholics. Also the yeast of Biden, Cruz, Sanders, Clinton or Trump.” ~Jesus
This is a special message for our current toxic political and religious environment. Jesus has something to say about all …
“Fools are undone by their big mouths; their souls are crushed by their words.” ~King Solomon
Scripture portrays fools as those who have rejected God and/or his ways and are unable or unwilling to appreciate the …
Repentance — God Calls us to Radically Change our Thinking
Repentance (radically changing my thinking) is of central importance because missing God’s goal (sin) brings God’s judgment. Fellowship with God …
Mercifulness — God Shows it to us as He is Merciful
Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature of God himself, made manifest in the life …
“We don’t want the crowds up in arms” ~Religious Leaders
The religious leaders wanted to kill Jesus. They would. The religious elites just didn’t want people to be upset about …
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” ~Jesus
Jesus is about to wrap His Manifesto. There is one final parable to lay it all out. There is a contrast …
Materialism — Material Goods can Turn the Heart Away From God
Material goods can turn my heart away from God. The pursuit of possessions and wealth and a preoccupation with physical things …
Self-control — Controlling What is Said
One of the proofs of God’s working in my life is the ability to control my own thoughts, words, and …
Speech — It has the Power of Death and Life
My speech has an enormous influence for good or ill and is a sure guide to my character. The power …
Patience — God is our Model for Patience
Who is my model for patience? God is patient, and His Spirit produces the fruit of patience in me. When I …
Anger — Should I renounce it?
What is my mission? My mission, given to me by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should be my …
Goodness – Good Works are a Characteristic of God
Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. I can be good …
“If you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” ~Jesus
Jesus continues the Manifesto. Jesus is teaching me how to pray. After the model prayer, Jesus emphasizes the importance of …
Kindness — God shows it to His people
I want the quality of compassion and generosity in my life. I need to learn how God loves the weak …
“A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.” ~King Solomon
I have seen it way too often. Something that starts simple escalates. It turns into all out war. My drive …
Tenderness — We learn about it from Jesus the Messiah
I think this is the most precious verse in the scripture. Jesus wept! Jesus cried. Jesus sobbed. It is clear …
Peace — These Prophecies of Peace are Fulfilled in the Coming of Jesus the Messiah
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there …
Gentleness – In Dealing with the Wayward
I wander off. I am wayward. I drift. It happens. It happens to others I know. What is my attitude? …
False Doctrine — Is it of human origin and not from Jesus the Messiah?
Jesus, the Son of God, is the Messiah. God sent him to live among us, die for our missing God’s …
Meekness — Required by God
Jesus is clear that I will be more than happy if I am meek and gentle. I will in fact …
“The gossip of bad people gets them in trouble; the conversation of good people keeps them out of it.” ~King Solomon
Oh no! Here we go. If I could just keep quiet. If I could just control my tongue. I love …
“Then he will turn to the ‘goats,’ the ones on his left, and say, ‘Get out, worthless goats! You’re good for nothing but the fires of hell. And why?” ~Jesus
Jesus has some goals in mind for me. Jesus is clear what they are. Jesus warns me that there will …
Contempt – Issues of doctrinal differences of opinion
Am I a member of the “doctrine police” constantly issuing heretic alerts? That is a good question to ask. Why? …
God is good — God demonstrates His goodness in His actions!
God not only is good but more importantly, God does good. God acts on His goodness and demonstrates it to …
Meekness — Examples in the life of Jesus
Jesus is clear that I will be more than happy if I am meek and gentle. I will in fact …
Goodness — God’s people are called on to do good works
How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer …
“Exploit or abuse your family, and end up with a fistful of air; common sense tells you it’s a stupid way to live.” ~~King Solomon
There is right and there is wrong. We all know the difference. I must remember to stand up for the …
“At just the right time, when we were still powerless, the Messiah died for the ungodly. God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, the Messiah died for us” ~Apostle Paul
Good Friday, also known as “Holy Friday,” is the Friday immediately preceding Resurrection Sunday. It is celebrated traditionally as the day …
“Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” ~Greeks coming to Jerusalem for Passover
In the timeline of Passion week, it is a little unclear where to place the story of the Greeks seeking …
“We ought not to treat living creatures like shoes or household belongings, which when worn with use we throw away.” ~Plutarch
Jesus compels us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Jesus isn’t having any of our “Use and toss away” culture. …
“I come by here to say that America, too, is going to hell, if we don’t use her wealth.” ~Martin Luther King Jr.
Jesus is clear that what we do for the poor we do for Him. He is equally clear that if …
“Here are six things God hates, and one more that he loathes with a passion.” ~King Solomon
Here are six things God hates, and one more that he loathes with a passion: eyes that are arrogant, a tongue that lies, …
God is Good – Would that explain why God is in a good mood and does good? God is good y’all!
All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. God is good. …
Everything Jesus had to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
“And haven’t you read in God’s Word, ‘From the mouths of children and babies I’ll furnish a place of praise’?” ~Jesus
When the religious leaders saw the outrageous things he was doing, and heard all the children running and shouting through …
“I also know your insides are maggoty with greed and secret evil.” ~Jesus
When he finished that talk, a Pharisee asked him to dinner. He entered his house and sat right down at …
“Why be exploited by those who care nothing for you?” ~King Solomon
It is helpful to know that some people really don’t care for me. In fact, they care nothing at all. …
“There’s no telling who will hate you because of me.” ~Jesus
You’ll even be turned in by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. Some of you will be killed. There’s no telling …
“If you love me, show it by doing what I’ve told you.” ~Jesus
If you love me, show it by doing what I’ve told you. I will talk to the Father, and he’ll …
“You’re way off base, and here’s why: One, you don’t know your Bibles; two, you don’t know how God works.” ~Jesus
Am I clever? I like to think I am some days. So did the Sadducess (Religious Leaders). They thought they …
“Dear friend, when you extend hospitality to Christian brothers and sisters, even when they are strangers, you make the faith visible.” ~Apostle John
John nails it, as always. John knows it is all about love. How many times does he remind me? Constantly. …
“But don’t resent God’s discipline; don’t sulk under his loving correction. It’s the child he loves that God corrects; a father’s delight is behind all this.” ~King Solomon
God has a goal for me. Primarily God wants me to grow up and not be a child my whole …
“I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these followers of mine, you did it for me!” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. There will be a day of judgement. We may prefer to believe it isn’t true but it …
“You can’t hide behind a religious mask forever; sooner or later the mask will slip and your true face will be known.” ~Jesus
Jesus knows I like to hide. Jesus knows me. Jesus knows I slip into “being religious” way to often. Jesus …
“You will have the poor with you every day for the rest of your lives. Whenever you feel like it, you can do something for them.” ~Jesus
A woman anoints Jesus with a very expensive perfume, worth a years salary. She does it as an act of …
“Whoever makes deals with strangers is sure to get burned; if you keep a cool head, you’ll avoid rash bargains.” ~~King Solomon
Now here is some good advice. King Solomon knows about wisdom. Before doing business, we ought to take some time …
“Why are you giving this woman a hard time?” ~Jesus
Why do I give others a hard time? Why do I get furious with them? What have they done to …
“Don’t hang out with angry people; don’t keep company with hotheads. Bad temper is contagious— don’t get infected.” ~King Solomon
Wisdom is challenging. It sounds great but it isn’t easy to do. This advice about anger and bad tempers is …
“This kingdom of faith is now your home country. You’re no longer strangers or outsiders.” ~Apostle Paul
We have a home that God is building and we are the bricks He is using us to make His …
“Love rejoices with the truth.” ~Apostle Paul — The love of Jesus will turn you INSIDE OUT!
The love of Jesus will turn you INSIDE OUT! Jesus was pretty clear that it’s mandatory. “A New Command,” He …
“Every story has a villain because yours does. You were born into a world at war.” ~John Eldredge
I have an enemy. Is that clear to me? It is a critical question. I don’t want to be “enemy …
"I’m telling you that anyone who is so much as angry with a brother or sister is guilty of murder." ~~Jesus
Jesus has a standard that is different than what religious leaders try to make us follow. His standard is one …
“Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide.” ~God’s angel
I am looking. I am looking for my savior. God appears on the scene with his mighty angels. Our savior …
I Never Knew How Heavy my Luggage was until I Stopped Carrying it!!
Robert Schueller says one of his most popular sermons was titled “I Never Knew How Heavy my Luggage was until …
“Keep me from stupid sins, from thinking I can take over your work.” ~King David
There are all types of ways I miss God’s goal for my life (sin). Some are just plain stupid. As …
“Build up his courage.” ~God to Moses
God wants us to build up courage in others. We all get discouraged and we hear our friends express it …
“Abraham went, even though he did not know where he was going.” ~Author of Hebrews
Worry is not faith. Faith is obedience. God says go. I must go. God has a goal in mind for me. …
“When the job’s done, you’ll see it’s been well done.” ~Jeremiah
God doesn’t do things half way or half hearted. God is all in. God is all in all the time. …
“Hold out your hand.” ~Jesus
What will Jesus do? One day Jesus went church where he found a man with a crippled hand. The religious leaders …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 