THE DANGER OF COMMUNICATION: ANGER

Family Talk Series | Sunday, August 3, 2025 | Ephesians 4:25–29

Let’s face it: every family deals with anger. Whether it’s a sharp word spoken in frustration or a cold silence that lingers after an offense, anger touches every home. But it also touches every church family. In fact, one of the greatest dangers to our communication—both at home and in the body of Christ—is not simply anger itself, but unresolved anger.

This Sunday at Eastgate, we’ll be continuing our Family Talk series from Ephesians 4 with a message titled: “The Danger of Communication: Anger.” We’ll look at what the Bible says about how to handle anger in a way that doesn’t tear down, but builds up. The apostle Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:25–29 are deeply practical and profoundly needed for every believer who wants to grow in love and unity—whether in their marriage, with their kids, or in their church family.

The truth is, anger isn’t always sinful. God gets angry and His anger is always righteous. As Christian counselor David Powlison wrote in his book, Good And Angry, “Anger done right is a great good.” But let’s be honest: our anger is often far from righteous. It bubbles up when our expectations are unmet or our rights feel violated. Left unchecked, it grows into bitterness and resentment. And when anger simmers beneath the surface, it becomes a dangerous threat to the unity God calls us to protect.

That’s why Ephesians 4 tells us to:
– Be angry, but do not sin.
– Don’t let the sun go down on your anger.
– Give no opportunity to the devil.
– Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths… but only what builds up.

Paul isn’t just giving us advice. He’s showing us how to control our anger as members of one another in Christ. Anger may be an emotion we all feel, but by God’s grace, it doesn’t have to control us. In Christ, we can learn to avoid sinful anger, address it quickly, and recognize the danger it poses when left to fester.

Here’s the good news: God doesn’t just tell us what not to do with our anger—He shows us a better way. He’s given us His Spirit to empower us to respond with grace, self-control, and truth in love.

Maybe you’re struggling with anger right now. Maybe there’s someone you’ve hurt with your words—or someone who’s hurt you and you’ve been holding onto resentment. Don’t miss this Sunday. It’s a chance to take a step toward healing, toward forgiveness, and toward stronger relationships.

Join us this Sunday, August 3rd, as we learn how to deal with anger in a way that honors Christ and strengthens the relationships that matter most. Whether you’re single, married, raising kids, or part of the larger church family—we all need this.

See you Sunday!
– Pastor Gary