Divine Conspiracy 11 - Living without Anger

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Description: In this session, Dr. Willard performs a deep word study and philosophical analysis of anger, contempt, and cultivated lusting. He provides definitions, illustrations from daily life, positive illustrations of what it means to live without anger, contempt, and lust, and suggestions for transformative growth in Christ. He quickly moves through other portions of Matthew chapter 5, ending with Mt. 5:48 and providing a short definition of “perfection.” One quote to consider as crucial to being transformed into a Kingdom person is the following: "Stepping out of anger presupposes that you have surrendered your will to God. It means that you have already accepted the fact that you do not have to have your way."
Major text: Matthew 5:21-28, 38-48

[@robvandiver8921]

I have to listen to this over and over for it to really seep into my heart, thoughts, feelings, and finally into my character.

[@dallaswillard]

Rob, this is one of the most common responses to this teaching. Let it go deep!

[@heatherhoye1054]

Father in heaven, I thank you so very much for this lesson that I NEED to learn, and for the message sent through my brother in Christ in Jesus' name, I praise You, Amen God bless this man and his message and all those who hear it , Amen.

[@lsauriat]

So grateful for this challenging talk.

[@elizabethryan2217]

I realise it's probably the point he's making at the end when he refers to love sometimes requiring us to make exceptions to Christ's directions regarding our actions towards others, but I think it would be wise to be more specific in stating that giving people what they ask for is not always helpful to either us or them. Sometimes it equates to enabling behaviour or remaining in dysfunctional or abusive situations, for example. Godly, loving boundaries are important. Love is of paramount importance, but it comes in "tough" as well as "warm fuzzy".

[@dallaswillard]

Good point, Elizabeth. I'm sure Dallas would agree. The challenge is to be led by the Spirit of Christ and the Word in how we love others. I always appreciated Dallas' emphasis on not becoming legalistic or rigid in applying principles.

[@elizabethryan2217]

@@dallaswillard yes, exactly! I'm new to his material - sadly too late now to thank the man himself - but it certainly seems extremely rich and I'll be listening again! Thank you for your thoughtful reply 🙂🙏 Blessings!

[@kchansenak]

Very good point. Doing Good and not easy, and not in legalism as DW mentions below. I would say it is a thing maybe that is done with more "okay-ness" or doing Right as we walk in the Spirit. Maybe John 8.31 "If my Words live or abide in you, then you are truly my disciples, AND vs32 then you will know the truth and be set free." Good point Elizabeth 1:15:17when that's true what will be the reasoning the reasoning will be because love obliges you to do something

[@alyderuby2480]

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