Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help for a Common Problem

I had no idea that I had anger issues. A friend was asking me for help to deal and process some deeply rooted anger. Feeling ill-equipped and seeing this used a lot of scripture application to help a person see their anger through the filter of truth, I made the purchase to see if we could get to the sources of her issues. Well,.. barely into reading it, I found I had a lot of the habits it was described as sinful anger and sinful response to anger. I grew SO much through God using this book. Nothing replaces the bible but when the bible can be aptly applied it is SO beneficial to daily living!Book was easy to read but I still used the cheater of nabbing it on audible as well. I find i retain so much more if I hear it and read along at the same time.

Takes a very intellectually sound approach to a very complex and emotional topic. Gives a framework for understanding the difference between righteous anger (e.g., calling out sin for what it is), and anger from not getting our heart’s worldly desires. Lots of great scriptural references and very well written. Highly recommend for anyone trying to understand where their anger is coming from and how to get to the bottom of it once and for all!!

Excellent little book with a biblical view of anger and how to treat it personally and interpersonally, in a biblical way. Recommended for anyone dealing with personal anger or anyone desiring to help others deal with their anger.

Robert Jones gives us a good in depth look at Anger and why it is such a problem for people today. Anger doesn't just cause us to bring disrespect to the Name of God, but it destroys are relationships with those around us as well as our relationship with the Lord.Jones starts off with a good Biblical Look at the issue of Anger. The scope of scripture he uses is a good tool for anyone who experiences anger or is trying to help a fellow Christian who is dealing with anger. I found myself putting each of the scriptures he was referencing into my scripture memory app on my iPad so that I could start to memorize these and put them in my heart to help me deal with anger when it arises in my life.Jones then goes on to talk about the two main ways people deal with anger, Venting and Stuffing. We either express our anger in tantrums of venting where we loose our tongue and let the verbal attack spew forth towards anyone that is around us. The words are hurtful and never healing. Afterwards we may feel better because we have released some steam, but those around us are now struggling with anger at being the receivers of our venting.The other style is that of "stuffing" our anger. We bury it deep within ourselves. People around us don't necessarily have a clue how angry we are. But it takes a toll on our health, our emotions and our spiritual condition. Stuffing usually leads to bitterness and distrust.Jones gives 7 practical steps to help us deal with venting and 7 practical steps to help us deal with stuffing. I found that point #7 on both lists was the same and the most practical, "Study Scripture more and hide God's word in your heart."Finally Jones has a discussion on "Anger at God." I found this the most poignant part of the book for my life. I was feeling that it was OK to be angry at God as long as I told Him about my anger. But Jones pointed out how selfish and wrong this was. It displeases God and brings disrepute to His name. What I saw in scripture as others being "angry at God," was actually others offering "Laments" in their prayer and meditation times. It seems like they are almost the same, but Jones points out that the Lament shares our pain and hurt with God while acknowledging that He is loving and powerful and desires the best for me. It is a good reminder to allow God to be God and allow me to be His servant.The book is good and the Appendix section provides homework assignments that you will find useful to use in getting at the roots of your own anger.This is a great book for laypeople as well as counselors and pastors.Enjoy!

I was recommended this book by my Pastor due to a situation that arose in my life. Upon reading it, it forced me to look deeper than just my angry behavior but where those behaviors came from, my heart. This book has been a huge help in opening my eyes to how selfish I really have been over the majority of my life. I recommend this book to all people. To those with anger and rage problems. To those who hold their anger in. And to those who know people who display either of those characteristics. It was be a bit of a tough read at first (I read slower than most), but bear till the end and get the valuable information the author is giving. Let God move your pride out of the way and heal your heart.

If you’ve never grasped what the Bible truly says about anger this book is incredible. It was the study my husband and I needed to create some biblical habits and see the true root of worldly anger means and what anger God actually looks like in our lives. This book has plenty of story examples to help you grasp concepts and is built on excellent scripture

Exactly what I needed to hear and addresses the root case of anger, not just symptom suppression. Very helpful book!

I was expecting this book to be in the form of modern pop psychology masquerading as "Christian" teaching on sanctfication.However, my expectations have been greatly exceeded, and Robert D. Jones expounds scriptures relating to anger both expertly and also pastorally.I have only read the opening chapters so far, but what I have read thus far has been very theologically solid, dispelling many contemporary mistaken motions of the origin and nature of anger, and shines the lamp of the Word upon these issues.I think every Christian would benefit from reading this work to gain further insight, by the illumination of the Holy Spirit at work within them, the baseness of their own heart, and that genuine repentance and lasting deliverence from anger comes by Christ alone.John 15 5: Apart from Me you can do nothing.

I like the way the author put the root of anger that reflects in our behavior. It is highly recommended!

Great book with a biblical perspective that compliments it's beautifully. I am only on the first chapter and can feel the change to my situation and anger. I love it so much I bought one for my friend. I RECOMMEND IT TO ALL.

Excellent book.