Hayden King

I build things on the web by day and take notes in church on Sunday.

Ephesians


What Lies Beneath: Godly Anger and the Path to Healing

2026-06-06 5 min read

Scripture References

  • Ephesians 4
  • Proverbs 15:1
  • Ephesians 4:29
  • Ecclesiastes 7:9
  • Proverbs 10:19
  • Proverbs 21:23
  • Proverbs 29:22
  • Proverbs 11:29
  • Psalm 139

Introduction

  • We live in an “age of rage,” yet Jesus warns that simmering anger is as deadly to the soul as murder.
  • Using Ephesians 4 and Proverbs 15:1, the message uncovers what really lies beneath our explosions, sarcasm, or silent stewing, and offers practical, Spirit-empowered steps to respond instead of react.
  • When we invite God to search our hearts, reflect before we lash out, and give a gentle answer, we cut the root of anger and step into the free, righteous life God desires.
  • Series context: the four-week “En Fuego” series explores fire imagery. Weeks 1-2 tackle the smoldering fire of anger before moving on to passion and refinement.
  • The teaching opens with cultural examples of things going “en fuego,” then shifts to the staggering personal and societal damage of mismanaged anger.
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