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Why Are You Angry?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? Gen 4:6 NIV Anger touches all of us, we've all felt it and know it. put a “D” in front of anger and you get danger. Many have experienced destroyed relationships, destroyed bodies, and even destroyed churches, because of anger not being handled in a godly way.

 

The first offerings brought to God were by Cain and Abel. Abel brings an offering of fat portions, the first fruit of all the animals. Cain brings something he had grown from the ground that was inferior. God received Abel's offering but not Cain's. Abel was giving his best but Cain was giving what was left over.

God gently confronts Cain and asks, "Why are you angry?" God already knows why he's angry, but Cain doesn't even realize he's angry. I John 3:12 says this: "Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother's were righteous."

 

The Pastor presented five ways to reverse the rush of anger using REGNA as an acrostic. We want to reverse the rush of anger. Reverse REGNA and it becomes ANGER. You are challenged to flip the script, and the next time you feel anger say REGNA.

 

 

 

 

Why Are You Angry?

Genesis 4:1-12

 

Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? Gen 4:6 NIV

 

"Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry." David Banner

 

"Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother's were righteous." I John 3:12 NIV

 

I. Four Reasons Cain Killed Abel – (Acrostic of CAIN)

 

A. Comparison Causes Anger

 

Comparison and competition between brothers divided them.

 

B. Acceptance Causes Anger.

 

Cain's issue was God would not accept his offering.

 

Some want the favor God has on other people. God has a special favor for you but you have to obey.

 

C. Isolation Causes Anger.

 

Cain was in a field alone too much, he became angrier and angrier.

 

The enemy isolates to divide and conquer.

 

D. Negativity Causes Anger.

 

Abel was a good man but anger caused Cain to see him as the Devil!

 

Abel worshiped with the best offering he could give, but was still attacked and killed.

 

II. How to Deal with Anger in a Healthy Way

 

To reverse the rush of anger, think of REGNA as a acrostic.

 

An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like barred gates of the citadel. Proverbs 18:19 NIV

 

A. Request Help from God Immediately.

 

In your anger do not sin" Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:26 - 27 NIV

 

When you talk to God, you realize you can deal with things.

 

B. Exit Volatile Situations.

 

Whatever you have to do to express your anger go do that as long as it's a healthy way.

 

In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your heart and be silent. Psalm 4:4: NIV

 

C. Get Over it.

 

Cry a river, then build a bridge or it will get a hold of you.

 

D. Note The Root Cause.

 

The root cause for Cain was not being accepted and his comparison issues.

 

What is the root cause of your anger?

 

A. Act as the Master, Not As the Slave

 

A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. Proverbs 17:27 NIV

 

Speak to yourself in a positive and not a negative way.

 

Conclusion: If you flip the script REGNA would be ANGER.

 

Decide now that you’re going to flip the script on anger.