Are you Angry yet?

The technological phenomena of the last couple decades, have resulted in us having access to ALL the world’s drama right in the palm of our hand with a quick click or swipe. It takes less than 30 seconds of scrolling to find information that got under your skin and ignited your anger. Some people may say don’t be bothered, or don’t get involved. But, what if I told you the opposite? What if I were to say that there is plenty of situations in our world to be angry about. What would you say if I actually encouraged you to channel your frustrations and anger?

It’s okay to be angry

The fact of the matter is that, as protectors, we are righteous in our anger if it is directed appropriately and in response to combating evil. Domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and war to name a few, is rising at an exponential rate. Are we supposed to sit back and take it? Or, look the other way? If you do, you have a serious problem. If you feel an overwhelming sense of frustration at the fact the world seems to be burning to the ground, then hopefully we can begin to unwrap how to channel those feelings in a favorable manner.

Romans 12 calls for us to hate what is evil and love what is good. Does hating evil not constitute a sense of anger? Do the good things we love not deserve protection?

While we may not be able to don a vigilante mask and start kicking in doors, there is an anger that should be building in all of us. It’s waiting to be directed in a manner that is constructive in combating the terrors against us.

Righteous vs. Unrighteous Anger

That constructiveness is the defining line between righteous and unrighteous anger. While a righteous anger can be used to build, repair, or course correct evil, unrighteous anger will only create more.

What is Your Calling?

Not everyone is called to raise their right hand and take up arms. I’m certainly not suggesting that is the appropriate response to all circumstances.

However, some may be called to activism or to bring awareness, to become a lawyer or therapist. My point is, we all have spiritual gifts that are bestowed upon us and we have a moral and ethical obligation to use those gifts in order to promote the common good and glorify our creator.

Martin Luther King said “our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” I encourage everyone to look deep within yourselves, find your C.A.P. (Character, Abilities, Purpose). Use those in a righteous way to combat the issues of the world that should be making you angry.