Anger is something that everyone experiences at one time or another, but like every one of our other emotions, it is never morally neutral. At times, it can be a good emotion that points out that something is wrong with a situation and prompts us to act. At other times, it can be a sinful emotion, especially when it is self-centered, provoked for the wrong reasons, directed at the wrong object, or out of control.

Left unchecked, sinful anger can lead to bitterness, disrupt relationships, and cause physical health problems. If you or one of your loved ones struggle with sinful anger, the counselors at Frisco Christian Counseling in Texas offer effective options for anger management to help you develop self-control and live a life of peace.

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What are some common signs of anger issues?

When it comes to determining whether you have anger issues, the first thing to remember is that context is king. Like all emotions, anger can only be thought of as neutral if it is divorced from any specific context. Once it is placed into a specific situation, it naturally acquires a moral aspect.

Bearing that in mind, here are a few indicators that you may be experiencing sinful anger:

  • Anger that creates legal problems.
  • Anger that is uncontrolled.
  • Anger that results in violence toward others.
  • Anger that is inappropriate to the circumstances.
  • Anger that is directed at an improper object.
  • Anger that seeks to control others.
  • Anger that is disproportionate to the cause.
  • Anger that leads to aggression.
  • Anger that leads to social problems.
  • Anger that leads to self-harm.
  • Anger that disrupts relationships.

If you find that you routinely experience sinful anger, you may have anger issues. Ask yourself the following questions:

  • Do I struggle to enjoy life?
  • Do I get angry quickly?
  • Do I continually feel frustrated with myself or with others?
  • When angry, do I frequently yell or argue?
  • Does my anger drive up my blood pressure, result in rapid breathing, or cause me nausea?
  • Do I find it hard to spend time with others?

If the answer to one or more of these questions is “yes,” then you may have anger issues. It is common for people with anger issues to feel helpless or ashamed of themselves. You may have been experiencing these issues for a long time and feel powerless to change, or you may write them off as being “just the way I am.”

However, it is never what we think of behavior that matters, but what God thinks of it. The same God who said to “be angry and do not sin” (Ephesians 4:26, ESV) also said a mere five verses later to “let all bitterness and wrath and anger . . . be put away from you . . .” (Ephesians 4:31, ESV).

If you are living a life that is characterized by sinful anger, then you have anger issues that need to be dealt with. The solution is not to minimize or deny but to repent and get help. Christian anger management at Frisco Christian Counseling in Texas can help you overcome this sin and get your life back on track.

Anger management therapy in Frisco, Texas can help you learn to recognize whether the anger you are experiencing in a given moment is good or sinful. If the latter, they can help you identify the underlying causes of your anger problems and help you develop tools to combat sinful anger when it rears its head.

Learning how to control your anger will reduce the likelihood of broken relationships, physical ailments brought on by anger (ulcers, high blood pressure, etc.), and more serious mental health concerns related to bitterness (unresolved, long-term anger).

The professional Christian counselors at Frisco Christian Counseling employ the best anger management therapy techniques for helping their clients learn how to manage anger, but they go beyond this by employing faith-based counseling rooted in God’s Word to drive right to the heart of your anger issues and address the spiritual problems underlying them.

Families and individuals of every age, ethnicity, and background have found freedom from the bonds of sinful anger and found forgiveness, redemption, and healing in Christ Jesus.

Living the Christian life can be tough, especially when we engage in behaviors that we know are sinful and displease God. We are not here to shame you or make it difficult to seek help. At Frisco Christian Counseling, we offer a compassionate, safe place for you to overcome your anger issues and find hope.

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