There is good.
There is angry.
Good and angry usually means very angry.
But Paul Tripp tells us it can also mean that we are angry and good at the same time.
[One] is angry because he wants to be God, so he’s reduced everything in his life down to the size of his little kingdom of one. His anger is leaving a legacy of fear, hurt, and separation. But [the other] anger honors God by putting God and his kingdom in their rightful place. [This] anger is leaving a ministry legacy of love, compassion, provision, and healing.
Think about yourself: there’s probably never a day in your personal life and ministry when you aren’t angry in some way. The crucial question is, “Are you good and angry at the same time?” Look into your heart and humbly ask yourself this question: How much of my daily anger has anything at all to do with the kingdom of God? Then own and confess the places where it doesn’t and celebrate the places where it does. Celebrate where grace has transformed your anger and seek the Savior’s help where that transformation is still needed.
Read the rest of Tripp’s post where he explains what he means in more depth.
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