Chapter 5: Myths That Perpetuate Anger

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1.	What is STEP 5 toward anger management?

2.	Define mythical thinking.

3.	Usually our
	contain an element of truth when myths are stretched to the extreme they lack logic and keep us from applying objective choices to our anger.

4.	To manage anger successfully we must eliminate

5.	In Ephesians 4:23 what does the Apostle Paul tell us to do?

6.	List and briefly explain the six most common myths held by angry people.
	a) Myth 1:
	b) Myth 2:
	c) Myth 3:
	d) Myth 4:
	e) Myth 5:
	f) Myth 6:

7.	What were the Apostle Paul’s words in Rom. 8:15, when he indicated that we do have the ability to thrive in spite of rejections?

8.	In John 15:20 what were Jesus’ words as He forewarned us of rejection?

9.	Read John 16:31-33. As Jesus reflected on His own rejection what encouragement did He offer?

10.	Knowing God is all powerful, many assume it is His job to put an end to their pain and suffering right now. What does Psalms 119:71 say about this?

11.	When God chooses not to intervene immediately, the angry person begins agonizing over their problem. How did the Apostle Paul handle a similar situation in 2 Corinthians 12:7-10?
	a) (v. 9b-c)
	b) (v. 10)

12.	Though God often choose not to intervene He does promise to give us strength. What encouragement do the following Psalms offer?
	a) (Ps. 37:39)
	b) (Ps. 73:26)
	c) (Ps 138:3)

13.	What decision does the psalmist make in Psalms 71:16a?

14.	To avoid getting bogged down in blaming God, you can refrain from all-or-nothing assumptions about His
	and about .

15.	What reminder does the Apostle Paul make in Romans 8:28?

16.	Many angry people feel like victims because of wrongs they have endured and believe that all misdeeds should be properly punished. What does Deuteronomy 32:25 say about this?

17.	Victimization causes angry people to conclude that forgiveness is

18.	In Colossians 3:13 what does the Apostle Paul teach regarding forgiveness?

19.	You may eventually conclude, “I still dislike the wrongs I’ve suffered, but I

20.	What encouragement does the Apostle Peter give in 1 Peter 4:19?

21.	Because we thrive on
	,
	a life without anyone to share a burden can be almost devoid of purpose.

22.	What command are we given in Isaiah 35:3?

23.	Read Matthew 11:28-30 and record Jesus’ comforting offer.
	a) (v. 28)
	b) (v. 29)
	c) (v. 30)

24.	Most angry people have nursed their deepest feelings of pain in private, but when they learn to be open about their needs and let others show concern, the anger

25.	All of us are
	for rising above our own anger-producing circumstances, even if others
	to remain in their own problems.

26.	In Romans 14:12 what does the Apostle Paul declare about responsibility?

27.	We need not feel compelled to take responsibility for other’s problems, nor do we have to be sojourners with them in their misery. What does Galatians 6:5 say about this?

28.	Angry people can be so tied to their angry pattern they falsely conclude that

29.	You can tell the most about people, not by the mistakes they make but by the

30.	In Philippians 3:13-14 how does the Apostle Paul express his optimism about setting aside old wounds from his days of disruptive anger toward Christians?
	a) (v. 13)
	b) (v. 14)

31.	By learning to challenge negative generalizations the angry person can replace the myths with

32.	What did Jesus declare in John 8:32?

33.	According to Psalms 119 where do we find truth?
	a) (v. 142b)
	b) (v. 151b)
	c) (v. 160)