Be Angry and Do Not Sin

GTM – Be Angry and Do Not Sin

By Tom Fannin - 05/31/2025

Transcript:

In this thoughtful pre-Pentecost message, Tom Fannin explores a crucial aspect of our spiritual growth: how we react when we are made angry or provoked. He frames the discussion around the biblical instruction in Ephesians 4 to "be angry, and do not sin," guiding viewers on a deep dive into what it truly means to control our spirit and honor God, even when under immense pressure.

Mr. Fannin centers his sermon on a detailed examination of Moses at the "waters of strife" from Numbers 20. He skillfully explains that Moses's critical error was not simply striking the rock instead of speaking to it, but his failure to "sanctify God" before the Israelites. Through his rash words—"Must we bring water for you out of this rock?"—Moses took credit and acted out of personal frustration rather than reverence for God's power. Using supporting scriptures from the Psalms, Mr. Fannin reveals the profound personal cost of that momentary loss of control.

Connecting this powerful Old Testament lesson to our lives today, Tom Fannin highlights the examples of Christ and the instructions of the apostles to be slow to speak, slow to anger, and to operate not in our own strength, but through the "power of Christ" that dwells in us. This sermon is a compelling reminder that as called-out first fruits, our duty is to sanctify God in all that we do, providing a practical, biblical framework for developing the meekness and reverence required of all who seek to follow in Christ's footsteps.

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