Top of the morning and best wishes from Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, located in the heart of Vinita, Oklahoma. Hopefully you are having an enjoyable , safe summer!
I used Shakespeare's words, "Noble Anger" in a recent sermon. There may be a misunderstanding of my use of them, which I hope I can clarify.
More often than not we are quick to condemn anger as being a destructive emotion. We frown on anger!
Despite this, anger is as normal an emotion as love, grief, joy, fear. Anger denied festers like a sore which poisons the mind and spirit. Our prisons are full of people who expressed anger in unacceptable ways. Our psychiatric hospitals have patients who are unable to express any anger.
"Noble anger" is a mighty force when expressed at the right time and for the right purpose. Jesus was angered by the way religious leaders seemed heartless. Abraham Lincoln's fierce opposition to slavery was born out of "noble anger".
Be careful...when we "boil over" in anger, remember anger is lacking only one letter spelling danger. It's time to apologize.
When we are angry at the right time and for the right reasons, we'll be in the company of Old Testament prophets, Jesus, and "Honest Abe".
"for everything there is a season..."
Peace,
Richard
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