Samson was empowered by the Spirit, but lead by his emotions.

WHAT MAKES A STRONG MAN WEAK?

-Uncontrolled Anger

Judges 14:11 - Judges 15:5

HOW TO RID YOURSELF OF ANGER

DROP IT: Control your anger before it controls you.

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out Proverbs 17:4 ( NIV)

SLOW DOWN AND LISTEN

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. James 1:19-20 (NLT)

BE PROACTIVE NOT REACTIVE

"In your anger do not sin" Ephesians 4:26 (NIV)

How we handle our ANGER depends on how well we are PREPARING ourselves.

3 LIFE-GIVING RYTHMS

Reflective - Relational - Recreational

BOTTOM LINE:

Get a handle on your ANGER before it gets a HANDLE on you.

THE CHALLENGE:

TAKE TWO