Ephesians

Fourth Day: Review Ephesians 4:25-29, concentrating on verses 26-27.

1. We have seen that some anger is justifiable or righteous and some anger is not. What two instructions are we given about our anger in Ephesians 4:26?

2. In Ecclesiastes 7:9, what do you learn about the person who is easily angered?

3. a. From Romans 12:18-21, what principles do you learn about our actions dealing with others, especially as it relates to anger?

b. We are not to be overcome by evil, which would only propagate more evil; instead we are to stop the progression of evil by returning good for the evil done to us. From Proverbs 15:1, what is another principle for dealing with angry people?

4. Read 1 Peter 2:23. When Jesus was personally attacked, how did He respond?

5. a. What can anger result in if not dealt with properly? (Ephesians 4:27)

b. From the above Scriptures we see that as we allow anger to take hold of us and control us, we are overcome by sin and give the devil opportunity to perpetuate all sorts of evil. By the cross, God has effectively dealt with our sin—the penalty of it and the power of it. We no longer have to be controlled by sin, and unrighteous anger is sin. Read John 15:5 and Galatians 5:22-23, and write what hope we’ve been given.

6. Personal: Do you struggle with unrighteous anger? Are you easily provoked, and do you respond in anger to every provocation? What have you learned from this lesson?