I. Training Objective: Develop a Biblical approach for the Christian use of emotional power.

II. Emotional Responses.

A. What makes us depressed?
B. What makes us angry? Hateful?
C. What makes us worry? Anxious?
D. What makes us in love?

III. How do we control:

A. Depression?
B. Anger? Hate?
C. Worry? Anxiety?
D. Love? Lust?

IV. What are the options?

A. Repress
B. Suppress
C. Express
D. Confess

V. Helpful questions and steps to take.

A. Be aware of your emotions.
B. Think of your alternatives.
C. Anger best?
D. Critical spirit?
E. Legitimate confrontation?
F. Share it?
G. Do you want to change?
H. Am I fatigued? Healthy?
I. Pray

VI. Scripture:

VII. Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:26

VIII. Reading:

Changing Your Thought Patterns by George Sanchez (NavPress)
Staff:
The Christian Use of Emotional Power by H. Norman Wright (Revell)