A Tool to Battle Anger

[@MrJch24]

I found the root of my anger by praying for those that have offended me. It is the sin of pride that proceeds my anger , because it is always pride that takes offense first. It is pride that is easily angered.

[@5050TM]

Thank you for this ❤

[@marcielizabeth7425]

Anger can also be because someone is hurting someone vulnerable and you have no power to stop it.

[@MrJch24]

@@marcielizabeth7425 I learned in a lesson recently that there are some types of anger that can be righteous. But these types of things need to be discussed on a individual case bases with a confessor.

[@1stdebunker]

@@marcielizabeth7425We have the power to rebuke others, not stop them. It's good to fight for whats right, but it can easily lead to hell if you're not careful of your tongue and actions. Keep Christ in your heart

[@maryalonso1991]

@@marcielizabeth7425if you know or see something it’s because GOD have sent you to help that vulnerable person somehow. And I just read your comment. Can I help??

[@jpage99999]

From Alcoholics Anonymous regarding anger and resentment : When a person offended us we said to ourselves “This is a sick man. How can I be helpful to him? God save me from being angry. Thy will be done."

[@BBBRRROOODDDYYY]

Also from AA: "Love yourself for all your negatives, only you can forgive yourself" Please don't bring that secular mumbo jumbo to a Orthodox comment section, you have the other 99.99% of the world to contaminate

[@jpage99999]

@@BBBRRROOODDDYYY are you Orthodox? Do you have any understanding of the deep Orthodox principles behind AA? Judge not lest you be judged. And by the same judgement with which you judge you will be judged. I have read the complete Big book and not once did I encounter your quote.

[@5050TM]

I'm not Orthodox, but I value Orthodox videos. Thank you, kindly.

[@icxcnika2037]

come home ☦️❤️

[@kellygreenwood494]

I value the videos as well. I am not Orthodox but seriously thinking upon it. My adult son is being baptized Orthodox next month.

[@peacefulfren8879]

You should come and check out holy liturgy once

[@georgepapatheofilou6118]

I asked Pater Nicholaos for advice on my anger issue with my neighbours and was advised to say and think Kyrie Eleison Me. Simple but effective. Greetings from Sydney Australia

[@freedomlife2468]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner!

[@maryalonso1991]

Most Holly Theotokos, Mother of God, save us and protect us from the evil one . Amen

[@TemberLopezSarrol]

Spot on, yet Dear Bishop, please follow with a part 2 on how to navigate through relationships with those who may definitely not acknowledge they have done anything wrong, nor acknowledge that they are suffering and instead turn the tables and become the “victim”. ❤🙏❤️

[@maryalonso1991]

In psychology is called “gaslighting”. It’s psychological manipulation

[@alexanderbielski9327]

Grateful for your teachings! This channel has helped me find orthodoxy!

[@Anonymousduck161]

Our Father, who art in heaven Hallowed be Thy name Thy kingdom come Thy will be done On earth as it is in heaven Give us, this day, our daily bread And forgive us our sins As we forgive those who have sinned against us Lead us not into temptation But deliver us from evil For Thine is the power, and the glory and the kingdom Now and forever Amen

[@nuns8126]

I was glad to hear this. I have an immense & hidden suffering & grief in my heart. Remember when you said "You were here & you were there". Without knowing the circumstances of either situation. So let us with humility, compassion, & love forgive each other in Christ.

[@jarrakis4834]

True Christian teachings here

[@feeble_stirrings]

"We judge others because we fail to know ourselves."

[@jlmoreno9549]

Thank you Bishop

[@HaychCe]

Thank you

[@The-Autistic-Rat]

Thank you for this wisdom, sincerely. This is my highest hurdle. I catch myself fixating on easily achievable fantasies of revenge, things that the world would find justified and encouraged in its fallen state. It feels disgusting, like rolling my spirit around in a big pan of old grease.

[@stevelenores5637]

Bishop Irenei. December 12 of last year was the last time I felt anger. I'm not perfect but anger is the one thing I've conquered in myself. Thank you for your wise message. God Bless.

[@archimandritegregory7730]

did you conquer it or did you respond to the promptings of Grace?

[@stevelenores5637]

​@@archimandritegregory7730The latter for sure. We can only conquer sin through Christ. I simply follow the Lord's prayer. Lead us not into temptation. When a sinful thought enters my mind I flee from it and not let it take over. IMHO. God bless.

[@alexng9830]

Beautiful words. I have prayed God teach me how to control my anger for awhile, 3 or 4 weeks ago, when I was so angry about other, about myself, I prayed, then suddenly, out of nowhere, I come to this. Thank you Father Irenei.

[@goldsackb2]

Thank you, Father. This was helpful

[@coldjello8436]

Algorithm boost.

[@jovanapleskonjic5726]

Amen It all makes sence but in that moment that one second my head is just hot and my peace is out.... Pracitce and prayer i guess Prayer that God will guide me and give me the blessing of thinkin before acting and having more love in my heart

[@guyparker1749]

Amen

[@gonzo1281]

This was very powerful. Going to have to watch this frequently. God bless you.

[@leoandolino4668]

Thanks your Eminence, I needed to hear this.

[@blessedt5676]

Great message today

[@DanaSpremo]

Thank you for this message your Grace🙏.

[@miroslavakostic]

Good topic.

[@ilkapatten-onetrilogybooks4024]

Thank you Father

[@joannajones8533]

Thank YOU!!! This was SO much Needed!! Your blessing dear Bishop Irenei!

[@brandonhethcox5354]

This seems to be more effective only with our fellow Christians than it does with Non-believers.

[@anond2015]

Not at all. God's love is like a beacon of light. When you prioritize loving your fellow man, you could soften their hearts little by little. I'm no saint by a million miles, but I've seen the curiosity and gratitude in people's eyes from a small act of kindness. Like they were making their way through a gray, lonely day, and then a beam of color from our Lord shook them and surprised them. God bless you, brother. Let's love our fellow man as God loves us.

[@jarrakis4834]

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[@ebruvurket]

I agree. Many non believers (granted, not all of them, but many) do not understand the language of the heart. For them, you'll always be an object, interested in you only as long as you can benefit them, otherwise they'll crush you and throw you away.

[@michaeldulaine7107]

This content was wonderful. Please make more of these!!!!!

[@Love_Hope_Faith]

LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON ME A SINNER✝️🕯️🙏📿🕊️❤️😭

[@oblonghas]

Thank you. Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me a sinner.

[@JesseRickett-no7di]

Amen. Amen. Amen.

[@Hannah-wq5rs]

Amazing message

[@WORKOUTSOLUTIONS]

❤🙏☦️ THANK YOU ☦️🙏🕊️

[@crabb9966]

You healed my heart with this message. Thank you very much.

[@samma1539]

That was just simple and yet so beautiful. Thank you father.❤

[@orthodoxtewahido4853]

Thank you, father. It's the answer to my prayer and just came about the right time. Pray to God, He really listens and give answers. Glory to His name!

[@JohnAnon-mh5el]

So needed.

[@covenant157]

Beautiful word.

[@MementoMoriMillenial]

My God. I needed this right now.

[@stevenirizarry9427]

I’ve struggled with anger my whole life. Sometimes I feel I’ll deal with it my whole life, i certainly hope not though 😞

[@tru136]

I love this, please shed light on how to address the Trans movement.

[@colmcille9669]

I forget which saint said this, and if anyone knows please tell me as I cannot find it, but it helps explain trans and many other worldly delusions and depravities. I'm paraphrasing but it was to the effect that "those who thirst the most will drink even the mire." I've been there myself, including being diagnosed as "genderqueer" by a specialist. It turned out the great thirst in me to find and become my "truest and most loving self" was only satisfied when I encountered God, who IS Truth and Love. Until then I tried everything I imagined and the world was happy to keep suggesting. No one will see straight until their thirst is quenched. If you see a man in a boat drinking saltwater do you try to calm his raving and explain why what he's doing is foolish or do you give him some fresh water and trust he can come to his senses in time... Christ is the living water. And He has overcome the world. "Become holy and thousands around you will be saved." Offer this.

[@jlmoreno9549]

​@colmcille9669 wow, thank you for taking the time to share those words. GOD BLESS

[@ethanb2554]

Completely avoiding anger and completely avoiding judgment are forms of idolatry. Anger has its place.

[@icxcnika2037]

He is speaking of anger and judgment against us or loved ones personally, not righteous anger or judgment vis a vis defending the faith.

[@lyralong]

The other side of anger is fear and disappointment…

[@WillieUnvlkan]

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[@kennynoNope]

I work with Jehovah Witness and Modalist Protestants i have my anger tested every day hearing the constant blasphemy

[@ellemnop123]

May God convert them through your love

[@johnsambo9379]

They probably feel the same about you.

[@kennynoNope]

@@johnsambo9379not even comparable, really low IQ statement

[@kennynoNope]

@@johnsambo9379 the way they “feel” is irrelevant to the truth

[@anond2015]

​@@kennynoNope Their errors are irrelevant to our Lord's command to love them as ourselves and to pray for them. Glory to Jesus Christ! May He have mercy on us all.

[@johndavid3474]

When Jesus became angry he turned the money changers tables over. I only get angry when listening to the lies of the devil.

[@ProtestantismLeftBehind]

Help: I work in a place where people drop the f bomb literally 100x a day between 20 guys. As a result I’ve slipped twice in 5 months saying it, not meaning to, and couldn’t believe it came out of my mouth. How can I work at protecting myself from such language?

[@ebruvurket]

Try to replace with another world, harmless but that also expresses frustration. You will see, it's not the word necessarily, it's the habit of using a specific word when you feel frustration. For instance, at the beginning, I was using "fish". Then, I replaced it with a word that doesn't begin with "f". It takes some time, but it works.

[@j_shelby_damnwird]

A merchant wrote to St. Macarius of Optina that his maid had left him. An acquaintance recommended a girl from the village. 'Should I hire her?' asks the merchant. 'Yes,' replies the old man. After some time, the merchant sends him a new letter: 'Father, let me send her away, this woman is a real devil. 'From the moment she appeared in my house, I am constantly angry and lost all self-control'. And the old man replies: 'No way! don't send her away; she is an angel whom the Lord has sent you to reveal to you how much malice was hidden in you, and which the previous servant could not reveal in you." Metropolitan Anthony of Surozh

[@MarcusBingo]

Is anger ever an appropriate response?

[@jaxparrow1794]

There is also righteous anger. We must not judge however just anger has it's place.

[@Saint_nobody]

Father bless, what is the scripture which holy fools use for an excuse & is it anywhere near *【"οὐκ οἴδαμεν γὰρ ὅτι ἡ σοφία τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐστιν."】?*

[@rogercarles1700]

Isn't there such thing as righteous anger (agains the devil and demonic deeds)?

[@jefetce]

Well spoken.thx. too many influences here. Maybe im too easely distracted. What about screaming out of anger at the devil? Venting your anger?

[@jollygoodgordon5580]

But our Lord and Saviour didn't tell His followers to not judge, He told the *how* to judge. furthermore, judging is in our human nature, God has giving ur the ability to judge so that we can navigate the world. how can you navigate the world and do things like go to your job, sports, social activities, without making judgements?? it is not possible. i think its very clear that people are confused and are confusing condemning to judging. condeming is something we do with evil things so its absolutely not wrong to condemn it if u see someone comitting sin, which is evil. just make sure not to condemn them because 1. you as a human being do not have the power nor authority to send someone to hell for their sins, and 2, remember point 1.

[@viz8746]

1 John 5:19 "... the WHOLE WORLD lies in the power of the evil one". -- John 6:70 "Did I not choose you, the twelve? And yet one of you is The Devil" -- there are things worse than Anger in the world. Humanity's DEFAULT POSITION is to be TOTALLY under the control of the Devil and be TOTALLY POWERLESS (and IGNORANT) about that enslavement. Anger just one aspect of that enslavement.

[@contmail9894]

🙏🙏🙏

[@BlackHermit]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner!

[@normadaly7506]

Thank you Father.