Under the Surface- Week2- 04.12.2026
Under the Surface
04.12.2026
You cannot hide and heal in the darkness where issues, troubles, heartache begin to develop.
Prov. 4:23
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.
Depression
Subjugation (bringing others under control)
Paranoia
Self-righteousness
Passive-aggressiveness
Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry.
Ephesians 4:26
Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent
Psalm 4:4
Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool.
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
Proverbs 29:11
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
Proverbs 14:29
A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.
Proverbs 15:18
Anger itself is not the problem; what we do with anger determines whether it leads to healing or harm.
Often Anger Is an Indicator, Not the Issue
[Picture] Volkswagen Passat, 2006.
Sarcasm
Bitterness
Passive aggression
Withdrawal
Sudden Outbursts
Physical aggression
It Distorts communication
Breaks trust
Creates emotional distance
Hurts people who may not even be connected to the original cause
He looked around at them angrily and was deeply saddened by their hard hearts.
Mark 3:5
But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language.
Colossians 3:8
Recognize Anger
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
Proverbs 15:1
Reflect on it.
Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
Ephesians 4:15
Respond intentionally.
Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.
Proverbs 19:11
Healing happens in the light.
Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm.
Psalm 37:8
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:31-32
Recognize, Reflect, and Respond
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:31-32
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:31-32
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin…
Romans 8:1-2