City on a Hill: Anger | Pastor Jayson Workman | 06-19-22

City On a Hill: Anger

Matthew 5:21–26

Pastor Jayson Workman

June 19, 2022 — South Gate Baptist

 

Introduction:

When anger RULES in your heart, it will RUIN your life.

1. Anger is rooted in the heart. (vv. 21–22)

Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.

Luke 6:45 The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

2. Anger is reckless. (v. 22)

Hebrews 12:14–15 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;

            Gives the enemy a foothold

            Destroys you and others around you

A heart RULED by anger will RUIN the best things in your life.

3. Anger must be repented (vv. 23–26)

Forgiven people forgive people.