Anger: In Defense of Justice

We all know about anger for which we have no defense, but what about anger that moves us to do good? Now that's something to get angry about! Last week as I was finishing my interview with Debbie, I was asked about social justice issues in Mobile. I realized that as a commuter from another city and state, I have limited knowledge of issues in Mobile. So, I am asking for your help. Think about a social issue or concern that bothers you, maybe even makes you angry. Bring it to church with you and share it with me Sunday please.

Jesus was passionate and at times became angry. Yet he never used that anger to hurt or injure another. Jesus used his anger to teach, correct and discipline others, and he used if to address injustice. It's interesting to study what angered Jesus. Some of those same injustices remain in our world today.

Maybe what we need to think about is not managing our anger, but examining our hearts to see what angers us. What makes you angry? A rude person, a bad driver, or someone getting your parking place? I just can't see Jesus getting angry over such things. Jesus was angered by hypocrisy, exclusion, poverty, discrimination, and unbelief. And he used that anger to change, or at least challenge, the status quo.

You're invited to bring me a social justice issue and also to tell me what angers you. I'll be eager to know! As always, invite someone to church...or to watch the broadcast. And it's Pot-luck so being us something good to eat.

Rev Sandy, Pastor