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Anger and Humility ������ Dr Deidra Young Perth, Western Australia , �����������

Anger and Humility ������ Dr Deidra Young Perth, Western Australia , �����������

 • Hebrew • Greek Anger • Scriptures ����� • Emotion or Sin •

• Hebrew • Greek Anger • Scriptures ����� • Emotion or Sin • Righteous 3

Hebrew / ������ Charah • • • Hebrew – Verb: Charah or חרה •

Hebrew / ������ Charah • • • Hebrew – Verb: Charah or חרה • Noun: Charon or חרון • To burn or be kindled with anger • Forms of Charah occur 90 times in the OT • Sometimes translated wroth 5 /������ - ����� : Charah ������ - ���� : Charon �������� (���� ) ����� Charah ����� 90 ���������

Greek / ὀργίζεσθε / Orgizesthe • Orgizesthe means be angry (Eph 4: 26) •

Greek / ὀργίζεσθε / Orgizesthe • Orgizesthe means be angry (Eph 4: 26) • Parorgismō means your anger (Eph 4: 26) • Orgizesthe��������� (���� ) • Irritation, Indignation, Exasperation, Bitterness • ��������� • Parorgismo ����� • ������� � � ����������� • Slowly built up provocation 8

Ephesians / ���� 2: 3 -4 3 Among whom also we all once conducted

Ephesians / ���� 2: 3 -4 3 Among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us. 3 ��������������� �������������������������������� �������� 9

Ephesians / ���� 4: 25 -27 25 Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one

Ephesians / ���� 4: 25 -27 25 Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor, ” for we are members of one another. 26 “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil. 25 ������������ ��������� ������������������ 26 �������� 10 ���������

 • Speak words we regret • • • Can’t take back these words

• Speak words we regret • • • Can’t take back these words • • Anger is an emotion which needs to • be controlled • • Satan uses anger to cause division • Satan uses anger to cause violence • Satan gets into our soul when we allow anger to erupt • What happens? • Why do we lose our temper? Why do we get angry? �������� ������� ��. ������������� ������ ������� ������������ � • ������ �� ������� �������� • ���� ? • ������������� � �����? ������

Causes of Anger Solutions • Frustration • Irritation • Past Hurts • Rejection •

Causes of Anger Solutions • Frustration • Irritation • Past Hurts • Rejection • Jealousy • Feeling unappreciated • Trauma / memories • Acceptance • Forgiveness • Love • Healing • Humility 13

Anger is Irrational: �������� • Anger can make us irrational • Anger is bound

Anger is Irrational: �������� • Anger can make us irrational • Anger is bound up in the human heart • • • We need help • God looked at angry humanity • • He made a plan to deliver us from our own angry nature • ����������������� ����������������� � ����������������� 14 ���������

Anger is Futile ��������� � ���������� • God sent His Son to deliver us

Anger is Futile ��������� � ���������� • God sent His Son to deliver us from the futility of our own anger • He forgave us for that anger • He makes it possible for us to overcome it • With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome our propensity to irrational anger 15 • • ���������������� ������������ ���������������� �����������

Anger is an Emotion ��������� While anger is a natural emotion, you can do

Anger is an Emotion ��������� While anger is a natural emotion, you can do things to allow demons to enter in. These demons will push you to be angry all the time. ��������������� �������� ����������� 18 �������

God was Angry with Moses / ������� Exodus 4: 14 (NKJV) ������������ ��������� ���������

God was Angry with Moses / ������� Exodus 4: 14 (NKJV) ������������ ��������� ��������� ����� And look, he is also coming out to ��������� meet you. When he sees you, he ������ will be glad in his heart. ����� 19��������� So the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses, and He said: “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well.

King David is Angry �� ������� 2 Samuel 12: 5 -6 (NKJV) 5 So

King David is Angry �� ������� 2 Samuel 12: 5 -6 (NKJV) 5 So David's anger was greatly aroused against the man, and he said to Nathan, “As the Lord lives, the man who has done this shall surely die! 6 And he shall restore fourfold for the lamb, because he did this thing and because he had no pity. ” 20 ���������� -� 5 ���������������� �������� ������������

God Turns from Anger ��������� �� ������� Psalms 78: 38 -39 (NKJV) ����� -��

God Turns from Anger ��������� �� ������� Psalms 78: 38 -39 (NKJV) ����� -�� 38 But He, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, And did not destroy them. Yes, many a time He turned His anger away, and did not stir up all His wrath; 38 �������� ���������������� ����� 39 For He remembered that they were but flesh, a breath that passes �������� away and does not come again. 21 39 �����

Cain is Angry ������ Genesis 4: 1 -2 (NKJV) ������ ��� -� 1 ������������

Cain is Angry ������ Genesis 4: 1 -2 (NKJV) ������ ��� -� 1 ������������ �������� ���������� 1 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the Lord. ” 2 Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 2 22 ������������

Cain is Angry ������ Genesis 4: 3 -4 (NKJV) ������ ��� -� 3 And

Cain is Angry ������ Genesis 4: 3 -4 (NKJV) ������ ��� -� 3 And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord. 3 ����������� �������� ����� 4 Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering, 4 ��������������� 23

Cain is Angry ������ Genesis 4: 5 (NKJV) ������ ��� 5 but He did

Cain is Angry ������ Genesis 4: 5 (NKJV) ������ ��� 5 but He did not respect Cain and his offering. ���������������� ��� , ���������������� And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell. 24 ��������

Cain is Angry ������ Genesis 4: 6 -7 (NKJV) ������ ��� -� 6 ���������

Cain is Angry ������ Genesis 4: 6 -7 (NKJV) ������ ��� -� 6 ��������� : 6 So the Lord said to Cain, “Why are “���������� you angry? And why has your ���������� countenance fallen? ��� 7���������� 7 “If you do well, will you not be ���������� accepted? ��� “And if you do not do well, sin lies “������� at the door. And its desire is for ���������� you, but you should rule over it. ” ������� 25 ������ ���

Cain is Angry ������ Genesis 4: 8 -9 (NKJV) ������ ��� -� 8 8

Cain is Angry ������ Genesis 4: 8 -9 (NKJV) ������ ��� -� 8 8 Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him. 9 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother? ” ����������������� �� ��������� 9 �������� ��������� 26 �����������

Why did Cain get Angry? ������ • He felt rejected • ������� • He

Why did Cain get Angry? ������ • He felt rejected • ������� • He felt abandoned • �������������� • Cain did not control his anger • Cain killed Abel ������� • ������� 27

Controlled Anger ������ God controls His anger Psalms 103: 8 (NKJV) The Lord is

Controlled Anger ������ God controls His anger Psalms 103: 8 (NKJV) The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. ��������� ���������������������� ���������� 28

Uncontrolled Anger ������ Genesis 49: 6 (NKJV) ������ Let not my soul enter their

Uncontrolled Anger ������ Genesis 49: 6 (NKJV) ������ Let not my soul enter their council; Let not my honor be united to their assembly; For in their anger they slew a man, And in their self-will they hamstrung an ox. 6 ������ 6 29 ��������������� ���������������

Uncontrolled Anger ������� Genesis 49: 7 (NKJV) ������ 7 Cursed be their anger, for

Uncontrolled Anger ������� Genesis 49: 7 (NKJV) ������ 7 Cursed be their anger, for it is fierce; And their wrath, for it is cruel! I will divide them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel. 7 ������� 30 ��������������� ���������

Self-Will and Anger ��������� • An angry person does not mature emotionally • •

Self-Will and Anger ��������� • An angry person does not mature emotionally • • Anger is expressed in a person as cruel and fierce • • Anger is a Spirit and is Cruel • Anger can descend down the family line • 31 �������������� ��������������������� ��

Humility ����� 33

Humility ����� 33

 • Humility is the great antidote to anger • Humility is choosing to

• Humility is the great antidote to anger • Humility is choosing to be less • Humility is choosing to think of others as better than yourself • Humility is a choice • Humility is choosing to hide yourself, your ego, your glory • Humility is choosing to trust that God knows best • ����� ����������� • ����� �������� ������� • ����� ��������� • ����� ������� • ����� ����� ��� ������� • ����� �������������� 34

Humility �������� Developing a sense of humility is an antidote to toxic anger. ����

Humility �������� Developing a sense of humility is an antidote to toxic anger. ���� ������� �������� ��� It is also a great way to �������� interact with those around ���������� you. �� 35

Humility �������� Being humble is the opposite of • Being arrogant • Feeling entitled

Humility �������� Being humble is the opposite of • Being arrogant • Feeling entitled • Seeing yourself as superior • Contempt toward those you see as not as good as you are 36 ������� � • ������������� ���� • �������

Humility �������� • Humility is born out of adversity. • ���� • No one

Humility �������� • Humility is born out of adversity. • ���� • No one gets humble on the way • up the ladder of life — humility is what you experience on the way down. �������� ������� , ������� • ����� • People ask all the time, “Why ������� does God let bad things happen? ” ������� �� 37 • �������

Humility �������� • One explanation is that these instances teach us to be humble.

Humility �������� • One explanation is that these instances teach us to be humble. • Humility is the single attribute of Jesus which heals and restores. • • • 38 �������������� �����������������

Beautified by Humility �������� ������� 1 Peter 3: 3 (NKJV) ������ �: � Do

Beautified by Humility �������� ������� 1 Peter 3: 3 (NKJV) ������ �: � Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel. ��������������� ���������� �������� � 39

Beautified by Humility �������� 1 Peter 3: 4 (NKJV) ������ �: � Rather let

Beautified by Humility �������� 1 Peter 3: 4 (NKJV) ������ �: � Rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. ���������������� ��������������� 40 ��������

Beautified by Humility �������� ������ God delights in imparting His �������� � beauty to

Beautified by Humility �������� ������ God delights in imparting His �������� � beauty to all who embrace ������ humility. �������� � Meekness beautifies our lives in �������� �� this age and in the age to come. ���������� God views humble or gentle ��� responses as beautiful. �������� 41 ��������

Beautified by Humility �������� Matthew 11: 28 -30 (NKJV) ��� 11: 28 -30 Come

Beautified by Humility �������� Matthew 11: 28 -30 (NKJV) ��� 11: 28 -30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. ���������� ���������� Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. ” 42 �������������������� ��������������������

Beautified by Humility �������� ���������� ����� (��� 11: 29) � Meekness is at the

Beautified by Humility �������� ���������� ����� (��� 11: 29) � Meekness is at the foundation of �������� who God is and what He does and �� blesses forever. A disciple learns �������� meekness from Jesus. Ask Him to �������� teach you how to walk in meekness �������� (humility, gentleness) in specific �������� ways. ��� 43 The only virtue that Jesus declared about Himself was that He was meek (Matt. 11: 29).

Beautified by Humility �������� Matthew 5: 5 (NKJV) ��� 5: 5 Blessed are the

Beautified by Humility �������� Matthew 5: 5 (NKJV) ��� 5: 5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. ���������������������������� Meekness is the magnet that attracts God’s favor. God is deeply attracted to meekness. It attracts His favour, His power, and His blessing. 44 ��������

Beautified by Humility �������� ��������� We should be quick to hear, slow ��������� to

Beautified by Humility �������� ��������� We should be quick to hear, slow ��������� to speak and slow to anger. ����������������� James 1: 19 -20 (NKJV) So then, my ����� beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, ������ 1: 19 -20 slow to wrath; for the wrath of ����� man does not produce the ������� righteousness of God. ��������� 45 �������

For some, it is difficult to become humble in spirit. But just try listening

For some, it is difficult to become humble in spirit. But just try listening to others and ministering love and empathy by keeping quiet. As you do so, you will be able to hear Him more accurately and the Lord will give you the words to speak. 47 �������������� ���������� ��������������

Humility and the Fear of the Lord ������������ In Proverbs 22: 4, Solomon said:

Humility and the Fear of the Lord ������������ In Proverbs 22: 4, Solomon said: ������ 22: 4, ������� , “By Humility, and the fear of the Lord, are riches, honor and ��������� life. ” ����� Humility is not something easy ��������� or to which we are born. But it ������ is a character trait we develop ������� over time. ��������� 48

Cease from Anger ������ Anger is a choice! Psalms 37: 8 -9 (NKJV) Cease

Cease from Anger ������ Anger is a choice! Psalms 37: 8 -9 (NKJV) Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm. ��������� ! ���� 37: 8 -9 ����������������� ��������� For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the Lord, They shall inherit the earth. 50 ���������

Solutions to Anger ������ Choose not to allow anger to rise up. We can

Solutions to Anger ������ Choose not to allow anger to rise up. We can control anger. The practice of self-control will increase our maturity and strength. It takes time for anger to come under our control. It is not easy. 51 ��������������� ��������� ����� � �����������������

We are human and unable to access these qualities of Christ, without asking Him

We are human and unable to access these qualities of Christ, without asking Him for help. ������������ �� �������� attribute (��������������� ������ Reach up into Heaven and ask God to help. �������� � �������� The antidote to anger is humility and patience. These are the attributes of Christ. 52

Philippians 4: 19 ���� 4: 19 My God shall supply all of your needs,

Philippians 4: 19 ���� 4: 19 My God shall supply all of your needs, according to His riches in Glory by Christ Jesus. �������������������������������������� ������� Recognize that Cloak of Humility counters attacks from the enemy in two ways: 1. Controlling your anger 2. Protection from pride ���������� 53 ������ �

The antidote to anger is humility and patience. These are the attributes of Christ

The antidote to anger is humility and patience. These are the attributes of Christ and God’s Love. We are human and unable to access these qualities of Christ, without asking Him for help. ������������ ��� ��������� (���������������� ���������� Reach up into Heaven and ask God to help. 55

Sources Used for this Study ������� Myanmar/Burmese: Judson (1835), Burmese (Myanmar) Bible https: //newchristianbiblestudy.

Sources Used for this Study ������� Myanmar/Burmese: Judson (1835), Burmese (Myanmar) Bible https: //newchristianbiblestudy. org/bible/myanmar-judson-1835 Deidra Young’s Website: http: //wiseplanningandresearch. com Deidra Young’s Email: wiseplanning@iinet. au 57

Translator I want to acknowledge the help of Lynda Tan (nee Wint) who assisted

Translator I want to acknowledge the help of Lynda Tan (nee Wint) who assisted with the translation of the English to Burmese language. Her valuable support was provided free of charge. Lynda originally comes from the Tachileik area of Myanmar. She is married to Daniel Tan and runs her own business in Perth translating and interpreting. Further, Lynda is the media coordinator for the Australian Burmese Christian Fellowship in Perth, Western Australia. Only God can reward your great sacrifice! Thank you Lynda. 58