Ephesians 4 20 27 But you have not

Ephesians 4: 20 -27 “But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man…”

Ephesians 4: 20 -27 “…which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. Therefore, putting away lying, Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. ” (NKJV).

“Be Angry and Do Not Sin” I. “Be Angry and Do Not Sin. ” A. Is Anger a sin? 1. Anger of God (Deut 29: 2428). 2. Jesus’ anger (Mark 3: 1 -5; Heb 4: 15). 3. Anger is not sinful in itself.

“Be Angry and Do Not Sin” I. “Be Angry and Do Not Sin. ” B. There is a relationship between anger and unrighteousness. 1. Proverbs 14: 17; 14: 29; 15: 18; 29: 22 2. Ecclesiastes 7: 9 3. James 1: 19 -20 4. Matthew 5: 21 -22

“Be Angry and Do Not Sin” II. “Do not let the sun go down on your wrath” (Eph 4: 26). A. Uncontrolled anger is of the flesh (Gal 5: 19 -21). B. Put away anger (Eph 4: 31 -32; Col 3: 5 -9). C. A new outlook (Matt 5: 38 -42). D. Overcome evil with good (Rom 12: 17 -21).

“Be Angry and Do Not Sin” III. “Nor give place to the devil” (Eph 4: 27). A. When we lose control the devil wins (James 1: 19). B. Elders & anger (Tit 1: 7 -8). C. Anger & prayer (1 Tim 2: 8; 1 Pet 3: 6 -12). D. Control (Prov 19: 11; 16: 32).