Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4
Burning Anger
Jonah’s surprising response: Anger
Proverbs 14:29 Slow to anger
James 1:19-20 Anger does not produce righteousness
Burning Heart
Psalm 86:15
Luke 6:27-28 Love your enemies
Idols of the Heart
An idol is anything or anyone that begins to capture our hearts and minds and affections more than God.
Follow the trail of Time, Money, & Affections
Worry about it
Build Schedule around
Perfect it
Get angry
Fear & Anxiety
Despair & Depression
Sacrifice for it
Spend time
Talk about
Serve it
Protect it
Think about it
1. Am I willing to sin to GET it?
2. Am I willing to sin if I think I’m going to LOSE it?
3. Do I run to it for REFUGE instead of turning to God?
Take Aways
Do I have burning anger?
Am I a patriot without compassion?
Are there other idols in my heart?
How can you be free from sin & death? – Repent of your sin. Believe in the Son of God, Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
Talk to Pastor Mark for more help or conversation.
