Anger Management Class    Anger Management Class.   A six week Bible centered class on controlling ones temper and dealing with anger is avaialble from GSBC. (regularly starts on  1st Sat of April, meeting Saturdays from 1 till 3 PM.) The class is for teen through adult and  for those dealing with anger issues in their children, in their spouse or in their own lives.  This class is offered by Good Samaritan Baptist Church where it will meet at 54 Main St. in Dresden NY.  There is a $10 registration fee due during the course.  Register for this insightful course taught by  Pastor Ed Rice.

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Dealing With

Our Anger

A Constructive Work Book

A Biblical Perspective on Anger Management, Temper Control, Dealing with Life, and Dealing with Others.

By

Pastor Ed Rice

Good Samaritan Baptist Church

54 Main St Box 99

Dresden NY 14441

(315) 536-0878

www.gsbaptistchurch.com

Dealing with Anger, A Bible Perspective.

This material is intended for someone who realizes their need to change and intends to do so. It uses the Bible teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ to bring about true reform in a persons life. Using the basic of the Reformers Unanimous program by Steven Curington, it is intended to move you towards a new relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If the Bible is true, the He is the only foundation for true reform for your life. We guarantee that this approach to reform in your life will be effective. We guarantee it because He does.

This material is designed to provide a wealth of information at the beginning and five challenges per week. Don't get so overwhelmed by the beginning material that you don't get to the challenges. I put this material together to use in our ministry addressing problems of addictions, anger and depression, to be used in jails, prison, homes and Church. We always recommend that you pursue this material through our Baptist Church or an Independent Baptist Church of like faith and practice, but recognize that sometimes this preference is not available to students. Make it your goal to get into one of these KJV Bible Believing, Bible Preaching Churches for your full growth in Christ. Don't settle for an ecumenical church with an ecumenical bible.

As you pursue this study pursue the new relationship with the Word of Truth. He can change you . He can make your life new.

God Bless you in your pursuit

Pastor Ed Rice

Good Samaritan Baptist Church

Dealing with Anger, the Bible Perspective.

Ec 7:9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

Pr 14:17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

Pr 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Pr 15:18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Pr 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Pr 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

Pr 20:2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

Pr 21:14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

Pr 21:19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

Pr 22:8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.

Pr 22:24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:

Pr 25:23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

Pr 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

Pr 29:22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

Mt 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Eph 4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Eph 4:31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Col 3:8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Col 3:21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

Tit 1:7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

Anger Vrs. Wrath

Anger is not Sin

Mr 3:5 And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

Mt 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

But modernist eccumenical Bibles errorantly report Matt 5:22 as “but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment;” Be careful here and learn that believing every word of Scripture is important when we look at God's commands for our life, especially in this study of temperance.

God Bless you as you memorize and learn these truths.

The Five 'R's of Reformation

1. Recognize and Receive. Things are not right in my life and I need help. Recognize that the one who created you loves you more than anyone else in this world and wants to fix your mess if you will receive Him. The Lord Jesus Christ came into this world to seek and to save sinners. He will not only save your soul he will save your life and turn you around to where you can live joyful prosperous life with Him as your Lord. Believe Him, and become a believer. Trust him and become his disciple. Let him change your life so you can be conformed to his image, even so much so that you could be called a Christian, one who acts like Christ. If you want a new life, he can give you one. He said “He that cometh unto me I will in no wise cast out.” If you want to turn over a new leaf because of your problems, he will not help. But if you want a whole new life, a new direction in your life, a saviour who will reform you from the inside out, then you can call on him today.

2. Responsible Reporting. Three areas of accountability are 1) an accountability to God, Rom 10 says “That if thou shalt confess with thy moth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. .... For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” You are accountable to believe and call upon your Lord Jesus Christ. 2) An accountability to God's Commandments, one of which states that you, as a believer, are to be accountable to a Pastor of a local Bible Believing Church. You should take this command very seriously and seek out such a Pastor. 3) Thirdly you need to be accountable to others for your progress and goals of change. This may be to a spouse or friend, especially another Christian. Ask them to ask about your progress, then report to them. If you receive Christ as your Lord and Saviour be sure to tell others. Jesus said “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.”

3. Read Regularly. God told Joshua and tells us that “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” God wrote an owners manual for your life. When you recognize him as your owner and recognize that you need your life repaired you need to read his manual, the Holy Bible, regularly and “Study to shew yorself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed. Read to Read. Read to Feed. Read to Lead.

4. Recite Respectively. The Psalmist says “Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee.” We need to memorize the Word of God. Paul wrote to the Church at Colosse and said “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in all psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Hebrews 4 says “For the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the jounts and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Paul tells Timothy that “All scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” If you need your life to change memorizing your creators commands and principles is guaranteed to do the job. Memorize the Scriptures.

5. Reunion Revival. Gathering together with others of like mind is important. Hebrews 10 says 23 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” Christians have been gathering together to sing hymns and read the Scriptures together on the first day of the week, the Lord's Resurrection day, Sunday's, for 1,975 years now. We are commanded to do so. We meet for accountability, for teaching, for encouragement, for edification (or building up in the faith) and we meet to fulfill the commission we have been given by the Lord Jesus Christ. You need to meet together for these same reasons. If your life is to change. It will require your attendance at Church and your attendance at these Bible Studies about your needed change.

This reform effort for your life will consist of several avenues of effort constructed around these 5 'R's of Reform. Foremost is the goal that you receive the Lord Jesus Christ as your life's Lord and your soul's Saviour. Any reform without Him dwelling within you is vain and temporary. If the Bible is true, it is your creator's manual for living your life and leaving this life guardianed in His care for all eternity. We believe every word is true. In this reform effort you will find 5 challenges to fulfill each week. You will find a help on defeating Satan's strongholds in your life. You will find a Journaling effort to mark and use the 5 means of communication that God has open for your improvement and victorious living. I trust that you will use each of these and find rich reward with your new Lord and Saviour.

Pastor Ed Rice

Taking Back A Stronghold

Read this Card Daily for 30 days memorize it's verses,

Five Elements of a Victorious Walk

1. Genuine Repentance (Psalm 51) Do you see sin as an affront to a holy God or just remorse over the consequences. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight..

2. Taking back ground (Eph 4:27) Ground is given by sinful acts. This gives Satan legal jurisdiction in our lives. Neither give place to the devil.

3. Tearing down strongholds (2Cor 10:3-5) These are false belief systems that provide the enemy an area to bring destructive attacks. For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

4. Build towers of truth (Joh 8:32) these towers are a belief system based on the truth of God's Word And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.

5. Taking every thought captive (Phil 4:8) This is God's standard for right thinking. If you do not take your thoughts captive, they will captivate you. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

My besetting Sin _________________________

My Stronghold Verse

1CO 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

Place a check on each day you read this card, and an x for each commission of this besetting sin. Review this card with your Pastor weekly. Revenge each x each day.

Distributed by Good Samaritan Baptist Church

54 Main St. Dresden NY www.linkny.com/~edrice4

Keep A weekly Journal of these 5 Communication Techniques

The format of this journal is from Reformers Unanimous www.reformu.com

1. Bible Reading. Scriptures you read each day and notes of their importance towards your reform. Note the time spent in reading each day. (Day 3-7 on back or in separate notebook following this format.).

Day 1 __________________________________________________

Day 2 __________________________________________________

2. Teaching Received. Teaching that you sat under this week and notes of their importance towards your reform. Note the time spent as a disciple each day.

Day 1 __________________________________________________

Day 2 __________________________________________________

3. Personal Prayer Time. Praise and Pray for Needs, Protection, and Other each day. Pray for forgiveness for wrong things I said or others said in my presence, things I thought, things, things I did or others did in my presence which offend my God and creator. Journal them and note the time I spent in prayer each day. (How many days does it take you to pray for an hour?)

Day 1 __________________________________________________

Day 2 __________________________________________________

4. Time with Christian Friends. Questions for which you seek (or give counsel) Journal what you talk about to other Christians. Track time.

Day 1 __________________________________________________

Day 2 __________________________________________________

5. Convictions and Leadings of the Spirit of God. God speaks to us through His Word, but if Christ dwells in you then he also speaks to you in a “Still small voice” and in our conscious when we speak or do wrongs. Note some ways in which the Holy Spirit has convicted or led you.

Day 1 __________________________________________________

Day 2 __________________________________________________

The Strongholds Study Course

A Biblical Approach to breaking the chains of strongholds and addictions.

By Steven Curington is used in this counseling/training with permission from Reformers Unanimous www.reformu.com

Book One: Challenger Level, (A Note from Steve)

Welcome to Reformers Unanimous Strongholds Study Course. You Are beginning a journey that will doubtless lead to a new Freedom that you never thought possible. It is a freedom that is found in Jesus Christ. The Bible says that whom Jesus has set free, is free indeed. As you begin this handbook, allow me to personally guarantee that if you follow the steps that Christ laid out for freedom, you will be Reformed Unanimously from your strongholds and you will find that you are Free Indeed!

You are beginning the Challenger section of your program. The Challenger is designed to sow you God's plan for building the foundation of your life. God said in the Bible that there was really no other foundation that any man could lay other than that which was already laid. The foundation which was already laid was Jesus Christ. God desires that everyone in His creation have a personal relationship with His son, Jesus Christ. It is the first step to freedom on earth and it also qualifies us for Eternal Life, which, obviously, is far more important. We will begin at this step, but first, we will show you God's design for Freedom. It is rather simple to understand and easy to apply when done with our whole hearts. It begins in the book of John, where Jesus said He is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” When Jesus stated that He is the Truth, He was explaining that others may claim to have supernatural truth, but only He is capable of exposing rhe real Truth that comes from God. With this (Jesus is Truth) in mind, please read Christ's formula for Freedom from strongholds.

John 8:31-32 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples (follower) indeed; And ye shall know te Truth (Jesus), and the Truth (Jesus) shall make you free.

I have placed the steps to freedom from strongholds in bold print. They are as follows:

1. Believe on Jesus

2. Continue (study) in my Word (Bible).

3. Follow Christ with your life (disciple)

4. Your knowledge of Jesus will increase.

5. Jesus (not you) will make your free.

This challenge outlines step #1 in detail. This, friend, will be the most important step you will ever make with your life. Stay focused on why you are here. At first this may seem elementary, but as you progress through the program, you will see why God has brought you here. You want to change. Change begins with, you guessed it, CHANGE. You have tried, now let God.

He is Able,

Steven Curington

President, Reformers Unanimous

The Challenges

The format of these challenges from Reformers Unanimous www.reformu.com

Challenge 1 Reading lesson: John Chapter 1-7

To complete challenge 1, you must read John chapter 1 through 7. Below are spaces to list the topic of each chapter. Please fill these blanks in after you have completed each chapter.

Topic Chap 1 ____________________________________

Topic Chap 2 ____________________________________

Topic Chap 3 ____________________________________

Topic Chap 4 ____________________________________

Topic Chap 5 ____________________________________

Topic Chap 6 ____________________________________

Topic Chap 7 ____________________________________

Please list in your own words, how these chapters can be applied to you efforts to remain free from strongholds, (i.e. Habits or addictions that hold your life in bondage).

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Challenge Complete_________________________Date __________

(Student's Signature)

Challenge Complete_________________________Date __________

(Challenger's Signature)

Challenge 2 Memorize John 3:16

To keep God's Words before us as we strive to take control of a strong hold it is essential that we commit some verses to memory. These memory verses will address what Jesus Christ has done to save us from our sin nature and with commands and principles that God has given us to live by. It's best to write them out on a 3x5 card, carry it with us and recall the verse several times per day.

Memorize John 3:16

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Advanced students Memorize John 3:16,17,18, and 36

Please describe in your own words what this verse means to you.

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Do you believe the above verse to be true?

Yes or No (Please circle one)

Challenge Complete_________________________Date __________

(Student's Signature)

Challenge Complete_________________________Date __________

(Challenger's Signature)

Challenge 2 Special Memorize Verses

To keep God's Words working in us these verse to memorize are aimed at the specific stronghold that you are dealing with. It's best to write them out on a 3x5 card, carry it with us and recall the verse several times per day.

Memorize Bible Verses Concerning Anger

Ec 7:9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

Pr 14:17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

Pr 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Please describe in your own words how these verses can be applied to your efforts to remain free from anger.

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

What three things seem to initiate your anger most often.

1._____________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________

Challenge Complete_________________________Date __________

(Student's Signature)

Challenge Complete_________________________Date __________

(Challenger's Signature)

Challenge 3 Attendance Requirement

In order to complete this challenge, you must attend a Sunday Morning Church Service (or Bible Study in your facility). Bring a Bible to this service and read it during the service even if they do not. The Lord Jesus Christ rose from the tomb on the Lords day, being the first day of the week, a Sunday. Christians have been gathering together on the Lord's day, singing psalms, and hymns and spiritual songs and reading the Holy Scriptures together for all these 1,975 years. You should as well.

Challenge Complete_________________________Date __________

(Student's Signature)

Challenge Complete_________________________Date __________

(Challenger's Signature)

Challenge 4 Attendance Requirement

In order to complete this challenge, you must attend 2 Reformers Unanimous classes in a row. Your punctual attendance is an important discipline. Attending the next session provides one of the five communications necessary in dealing with this stronghold.

Challenge Complete_________________________Date __________

(Student's Signature)

Challenge Complete_________________________Date __________

(Challenger's Signature)

Congratulations on completing Challenges 1-4! During the working of these challenges, you have studied, memorized and heard God's Word taught. Studying, memorizing and hearing the Word of God will increase your knowledge of God. If you increase your knowledge of God, it will be easier to have faith. The book of Romans states that, “Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” It is easier to have faith in someone you know and trust. We will continue in this format throughout the rest of the anger management course. Do not give up on your efforts to overcome your stronghold, although you have stumbled this week. God still loves you and wants to complete the change he has begun. If you would like to know more contact us.

Dealing With Our Anger

WEEK #2 of

A Constructive Work Book

A Biblical Perspective on Anger Management, Temper Control, Dealing with Life, and Dealing with Others. By Pastor Ed Rice

Good Samaritan Baptist Church

54 Main St Box 99 Dresden NY 14441

(315) 536-0878 www.gsbaptistchurch.com

Keep A weekly Journal of these 5 Communication Techniques

The format of this journal is from Reformers Unanimous www.reformu.com

1. Bible Reading. Scriptures you read each day and notes of their importance towards your reform. Note the time spent in reading each day. (Day 3-7 on back or in separate notebook following this format.).

Day 1 __________________________________________________

Day 2 __________________________________________________

2. Teaching Received. Teaching that you sat under this week and notes of their importance towards your reform. Note the time spent as a disciple each day.

Day 1 __________________________________________________

Day 2 __________________________________________________

3. Personal Prayer Time. Praise and Pray for Needs, Protection, and Other each day. Pray for forgiveness for wrong things I said or others said in my presence, things I thought, things, things I did or others did in my presence which offend my God and creator. Journal them and note the time I spent in prayer each day. (How many days does it take you to pray for an hour?)

Day 1 __________________________________________________

Day 2 __________________________________________________

4. Time with Christian Friends. Questions for which you seek (or give counsel) Journal what you talk about to other Christians. Track time.

Day 1 __________________________________________________

Day 2 __________________________________________________

5. Convictions and Leadings of the Spirit of God. God speaks to us through His Word, but if Christ dwells in you then he also speaks to you in a “Still small voice” and in our conscious when we speak or do wrongs. Note some ways in which the Holy Spirit has convicted or led you.

Day 1 __________________________________________________

Day 2 __________________________________________________

The Challenges

The format of these challenges from Reformers Unanimous www.reformu.com

Challenge 5 Reading lesson: John Chapter 8-12

To complete challenge 1, you must read John chapter 8 through 12. Below are spaces to list the topic of each chapter. Please fill these blanks in after you have completed each chapter.