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THERE IS A RIGHTEOUS ANGER
FROM ANDREW WOMMACK MINISTRIES
THERE IS A RIGHTEOUS ANGER
John 2:15, "And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables."
JOHN 2:12-14
Jesus brought the message of "love your enemies" to the world and demonstrated it in such a way that some people have forgotten instances like this when Jesus showed anger. Anger can also be a godly emotion.
Ephesians 4:26, tells us to "be angry and sin not". This means there is a righteous type of anger which is not sin. This is why we are told to hate evil (Ps. 45:7; 119:104, 163; Pro. 8:13; Rom. 12:9).
Ephesians 4:26, goes on to say, "Let not the sun go down upon your wrath". That doesn't mean that it's alright to be angry during daylight as long as we repent by nightfall. Rather, it is speaking of this righteous type of anger. We are never to let it rest. Don't ever put it to bed, but keep yourself stirred up against the things of the devil.
The key to distinguishing between a righteous anger and a carnal anger is to discern our motives and the object of our anger. Godly anger is directed at the devil with no consideration of self. If we are angry with people, it's carnal (Eph. 6:12). And if our motivation is self-serving, then it's wrong.
Interesting. I've never heard this verse explained this way. In fact, it's the opposite of the traditional teaching of let go of your anger, Andrew is saying stay angry...hmmmm.
Ephesians 4:26 , goes on to say, "Let not the sun go down upon your wrath". That doesn't mean that it's alright to be angry during daylight as long as we repent by nightfall. Rather, it is speaking of this righteous type of anger. We are never to let it rest. Don't ever put it to bed, but keep yourself stirred up against the things of the devil
I think from the context of the passage, that Paul is speaking about letting go of anger since a few verses later it says this,
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
In fact, most commentators see it that way. Here is a commentatory by John Gill:
...there is an allusion to ( Deuteronomy 24:10 Deuteronomy 24:13-15 ) it seems to be a proverbial expression; and the design of it is to show, that anger should not be continued; that it should not last at furthest more than a day; that when the heat of the day is over, the heat of anger should be over likewise; and that we should not sleep with it, lest it should be cherished and increased upon our pillows; and besides, the time of the going down of the sun, is the time of evening prayer, which may be greatly interrupted and hindered by anger. R. Jonah has an expression or two like to this;
it should be considered, that as God is slow to anger, so he does not retain it for ever; and that to retain anger, is to gratify the devil...
HI KEN,
I HAD NEVER THOUGHT THIS WAY EITHER BUT IT MAKES A LOT OF SENSE TO NEVER STOP BEING ANGRY AT THE DEVIL. HOW COULD WE FOR ALL THAT HE IS CAUSING. THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT. I REALLY LIKE ANDREW'S TEACHINGS BECAUSE HE ALWAYS BACKS IT UP WITH SCRIPTURE. I HAVE LEARNED A LOT FROM THESE DAILY DEVOTIONALS AND I PRAY THAT THEY ARE BEING READ AND ENJOYED BY MANY PEOPLE. IF WE CAN BRING JUST ONE PERSON TO JESUS, IT HAS ALL BE WORTH IT.
DID YOU SEE THE PICTURES I POSTED ON MY WALL? THEY ARE OF MY NIECE, KATHY. WHILE SHE WAS IN UGANDA. I AM SO PROUD OF HER? HE LAST TRIP WAS TO INDIA AND SHE REALLY HAD SOME STORIES TO TELL ABOUT THAT TRIP. I WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO MEET HER. SHE IS SO DEDICATED TO THE LORD'S WORK.
THANKS FOR ALL YOU ARE DOING AND MAY GOD ALWAYS BLESS AND KEEP YOU.
YOUR FRIEND,
DAVID