Righteous Anger
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Be Angry and Sin Not
By Leonard Ravenhill0EXO 4:14PSA 7:11PSA 85:6ACT 17:16EPH 4:26EPH 5:18Leonard Ravenhill passionately addresses the concept of 'Holy Anger' in his sermon 'Be Angry and Sin Not,' emphasizing that anger can be a righteous response to the spiritual decline and moral failures within the church and society. He critiques the complacency of modern preachers and the church's failure to confront sin, urging a return to biblical standards and a passionate pursuit of God's truth. Ravenhill expresses his anger towards the distortion of the Gospel and the rise of false teachings, calling for a revival of genuine faith and fervent prayer. He challenges the notion that preaching is merely a profession, asserting that it is a divine calling that demands integrity and passion. Ultimately, he seeks a Holy Anger that compels believers to intercede for a world in desperate need of God's intervention.
What to Do With Anger
By Theodore Epp0MAT 3:7MAT 23:14JHN 2:13EPH 4:17JAS 1:19Theodore Epp discusses the appropriate response to anger, emphasizing that while it is right to be angry at sin and injustice, believers must guard against allowing personal resentment to lead to sin. He highlights the importance of resolving anger before the day ends, as Paul instructs in Ephesians 4:26, and warns that human anger does not produce God's righteousness. Epp illustrates Jesus' righteous anger towards hypocrisy and blasphemy, reminding us that while we can be righteously indignant, we must be careful not to sin in our reactions. Ultimately, he encourages believers to practice being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, aligning their responses with God's will.
Purity Clears the Way
By Shane Idleman1344:15PSA 51:10ISA 56:7JER 7:3MAT 5:8MAT 21:12ROM 12:12CO 7:1HEB 12:14JAS 1:271JN 3:3Shane Idleman emphasizes the importance of purity in our relationship with God, using Matthew 21:12 to illustrate Jesus' righteous anger towards the corruption in the temple. He explains that true worship requires a heart aligned with God's will, and that purity clears the way for effective prayer and spiritual power. Idleman warns against the dangers of complacency and entitlement in faith, urging believers to amend their ways and seek genuine holiness. He draws parallels between the issues of Jesus' time and contemporary societal challenges, calling for a return to heartfelt worship and obedience to God's Word.