Wednesday Service | Mastering My Emotions | Part 5 – The Benefits of a Calmer Me | Jordan Brawner

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (NIRV)
11 And do everything you can to live a quiet life. You should mind your own business. And work with your hands, just as we told you to. 12 Then unbelievers will have respect for your everyday life. And you won’t have to depend on anyone.

[1] Emotionally mature people cultivate

Proverbs 17:27b

Anyone who has understanding is not easily upset.

[2] A calmer me… is emotionally and physically

Proverbs 17:22 (NIRV)

²² A cheerful heart makes you healthy. But a broken spirit dries you up.

Psalm 37:8 (NIRV)

⁸ Turn away from anger and don’t give in to wrath. Don’t be upset, because that only leads to evil.

Psalm 37:8 (NLT)

⁸ Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm.

[3] A calmer me… communicates with words not more

Proverbs 17:27a, 28

²⁷ Anyone who has knowledge controls their words… ²⁸ We think even foolish people are wise if they keep silent. We think they understand what is right if they control their tongues.

Proverbs 10:19-21 (NLT)

¹⁹ Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.

²⁰ The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless.

²¹ The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.

[4] A calmer me… has more and in God

Psalm 23:4 (NIRV)

⁴ Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid. You are with me.
Your shepherd’s rod and staff comfort me.

[5] A calmer me… has and

Ephesians 4:2-3 (LB)

² Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. ³ Try always to be led along together by the Holy Spirit and so be at peace with one another.

[6] A calmer me… and

Colossians 3:13 (NLT)

¹³ Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

[7] A calmer me… serves as a to unbelievers

1 Peter 3:15-16 (LB)

¹⁵ Quietly trust yourself to Christ your Lord, and if anybody asks why you believe as you do, be ready to tell him, and do it in a gentle and respectful way.

¹⁶ Do what is right; then if men speak against you, calling you evil names, they will become ashamed of themselves for falsely accusing you when you have only done what is good.