How would you recommend getting the word out about these posts? If I past this information on in this post and the last one, the two on anger problems. Then there is a possibility that others may take that action as devaluing - especially if they are in a low self regard state as you explained.

Since anger is the primary protective emotion then being angry is the most natural thing in the world. It is as normal as any other emotion, i.e. stress. Just as a certain amount of stress is beneficial also anger as indeed jealosy and resentment are all normal emotions which if kept under control are just as beneficial as happiness and gratitude. Obviously it is better to be happy than to be angry, but in the real world anger and stress cannot be eliminated and therefore the ideal situation is to be able to control them and not try to eliminate them.

The article is not about anger; it is about the self-revealing aspect of anger problems, which involve a chronic form of anger that either makes you act against your best interests or keeps you from acting in your best interests.

Besides making you see yourself and the world in a narrow and rigid perspective, anger problems keep you in a state where you feel devalued and have the urge to devalue others.

This is my first bog ever but I have been studying what God has to say about anger in the bible and wanted to share.

Anger is a God given emotion that can be used for good or bad.

Rightous anger is anything that God gets angery at. Sin for example or false teaching, idolatry ect..

Rightous anger revels the character and attributes of God.

But it is conditioned with patience, mercy and is used to accomplish the purposes of God.

Most anger is not rightous.

We allow our emotion of anger to become sinful when it is a selfish response to not getting what we want.

James 1:4 says, "What causes quarrels and fights among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don't get it."

Most of the time when angry people get angry it's because others are not obeying the laws of their kingdom. What's the problem with that? We don't have a kingdom!

So when we become angry we must ask ourselves, what are we wanting?

The bible says be angry but do not sin.

This requires that we think of others before ourselves. Edify not tear down. We seek forgivness when we contribute to the problem. We do all we can to live at peace with one another.We give up our rights and desires over to God who will give us the strength to deal with our anger in a God honoring way. We practice conflict resolution. Most of all we are kind. We practice self-control, NOT VENTING. That helps no one.That only makes you feel worse then you need to go and seek forgivness.

But it's also important to know that holding back and holding in are two different things. Holding back is self-control see Prov 29:11.

There's so much more I could say on the subject. I'm not some crazy bible thumper just a human that has found the hard way that man will always let you down but God and His word never do. All the answers are there.

"Seek first the kingdom of God and in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path."

Col 1:8 says," see to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ."

Only God has the right answers. John 17:17 not psychology. Sorry.

I encourage you to read 2 peter 1:3-10.

For more resources go to www.biblicalcounselingcenter.org

blessings