Put to Death Anger

“Is anger a dangerous poison to be avoided at all costs or the kick we need to cause us to act in the face of injustice? ”

Sermon Summary

Is anger a dangerous poison to be avoided at all costs or the kick we need to cause us to act in the face of injustice?

The biblical witness demonstrates that anger is universal to all humans but is also very dangerous. This emotion not only has the capacity to lead us into sinful behaviors but also to give the devil an opportunity to corrupt our soul even more. This is why we are commanded to put anger and wrath and malice to death.

Anger is another place where those who are in Christ are called to seek the fullness of the indwelling Christ to transform us into His image. Instead of being quick to get angry, we should be slow to anger like the Father. Instead of giving full vent to our anger, we should be merciful. Instead of staying angry too long, we should be quick to forgive. And the only way this kind of life is possible is through the transforming grace of Jesus.

Discover how anger leads us to the cross.

Sermon Text: Colossians 3.8

Date: May 3, 2026

reacher: Todd Pylant

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