I signed up for this book not knowing how helpful it would be. After all, I'm pretty even-keeled; I don't explode in anger like some people I know. But, as I was soon impressed with, everyone has bad anger, whether it comes to the outside very much or not. We all want our own way and complain at certain times. Mr. Powlison helps us see the reasons for our anger, both good and bad anger, and how to direct it in the right way. He helps us see that God is in control, and that our sinful anger is a slap in the face of God's sovereignty. There is a correct anger--an anger at sin--and a proper desire for righting wrongs, but it more often goes bad and is founded in selfishness and pride. I saw more clearly that my own lack of anger--my apathy--about certain things is wrong, as well.
There are many helpful examples in the book, and it is quite an easy to read--but convicting--book.
One caveat: there are two or three uses of certain 4-letter words, one in a real-life example of an angry mother, the other a more legitimate use.
I will likely be re-reading this book in the future--there is that much to take in and to apply at various times in life.
I'll leave you with a couple quotes:
"Think about this: mercy is not a nonreactive indifference--because it cares. And it's the furthest thing from approval--because what's happening is wrong. Mercy includes a component of forceful anger, but anger's typical hostility, vindictiveness, and destructiveness does not dominate."
"Major sins are only minor sins grown up. Complaining has the same DNA as violent rage."
Thanks to crossfocusedreviews.com for allowing me this book to review! My opinions are freely my own.
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