Managing Anger

God’s Word: Ephesians 4: 26 In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.

Do Not Sin – God commands us not to sin when we are angry because our judgment is not as good when we are angry. We are more likely to do something wrong. But this command shows us that what is wrong when you are not angry is still wrong when you are. Discuss bad actions you may be vulnerable to when you are angry.

What can you do to control your behavior when you are angry and avoid saying or doing something harmful?

How can you help your spouse do what is right when they are angry?

Don’t Let the Sun Go Down – If you become angry, how long does it take for you to cool down and make things right?

What do you need to do to become quicker at cooling off and resolving whatever made you angry?

Discuss what you can do as a couple to make sure you do not let the sun go down on your anger.

No Foothold – Are there issues in your marriage that are easy triggers for conflict? What do you need to do to resolve them?