Emotions are Mental Feelings
GOD HAS EMOTIONS; SINCE WE ARE MADE IN HIS LIKENESS SO DO WE
· God Is Love
1 John 4:16 (NASB)
16 We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.
16 We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.
· The Lord Hates
Proverbs 6:16 (NASB)
16 There are six things which the Lord hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:
16 There are six things which the Lord hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:
· He Will Rejoice Over You With Shouts Of Joy
Zephaniah 3:17 (NASB)
17 "The Lord your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.
17 "The Lord your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.
· Lord, Whose Name Is Jealous, Is A Jealous God
Exodus 34:14 (NASB)
14 —for you shall not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God—
14 —for you shall not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God—
· The Lord Was Angry
Deuteronomy 1:37 (NASB)
37 "The Lord was angry with me also on your account, saying, 'Not even you shall enter there.
37 "The Lord was angry with me also on your account, saying, 'Not even you shall enter there.
· God Created Man In His Own Image
Genesis 1:27 (NASB)
27 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
27 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
WE ALL EXPERIENCE THE SAME BASIC EMOTIONS BUT:
· The Extent With Which We Express Them Vary Greatly. How Emotional We Are In Our Christian Walk Will Vary.
· The Way We Show Emotions Will Vary When Convictions Disturbs Our Peace
Acts 26:14 (NASB)
14 "And when we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew dialect, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.'
14 "And when we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew dialect, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.'
· How We Act When The New Birth Floods Our Hearts With Love
Romans 5:5 (NASB)
5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
1 Peter 1:8 (NASB)
8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
1 Peter 1:8 (NASB)
8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
THE EFFECT OF EMOTIONS ON THE BODY
· Stress Can Bring Sickness Or Exhaustion
· Bitterness Can Cause Arthritis
· Tension Can Cause Ulcers And Back Problems
THE BODY CAN AFFECT OUR EMOTIONS
· Mental And Physical Exhaustions
· Elijah After Spectacular Victory On Mount Carmel Sank Into A Deep Depression
1 Kings 19:4 (NASB)
4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree; and he requested for himself that he might die, and said, "It is enough; now, O Lord, take my life, for I am not better than my fathers."
4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree; and he requested for himself that he might die, and said, "It is enough; now, O Lord, take my life, for I am not better than my fathers."
EXAMPLES IN SCRIPTURE OF EMOTIONS
Acts 20:36-38 (NASB)
36 When he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.
37 And they began to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and repeatedly kissed him,
38 grieving especially over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they were accompanying him to the ship.
1 Thessalonians 5:26 (NASB)
26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.
2 Corinthians 2:4 (NASB)
4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears; not so that you would be made sorrowful, but that you might know the love which I have especially for you.
Philippians 4:10 (NASB)
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity.
36 When he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.
37 And they began to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and repeatedly kissed him,
38 grieving especially over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they were accompanying him to the ship.
1 Thessalonians 5:26 (NASB)
26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.
2 Corinthians 2:4 (NASB)
4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears; not so that you would be made sorrowful, but that you might know the love which I have especially for you.
Philippians 4:10 (NASB)
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity.
EMOTIONS ARE NATURAL
· Emotions That Have Been Bottled Up Can Hinder A Natural Response Such As Joy When The Spirit Of God Is Moving In Our Lives
· Sorrow For The Loss If A Loved One, Needs To Find Free Expression. Tears Are Healing
· A Response, To Being Born Again Is Often The Release Of A Feeling Of Being Set Free Inside
· A Release From A Feeling Of All Bound Up Is Often An Emotion After One Receives The Baptism With The Holy Spirit
Romans 5:5 (NASB)
5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
IF ALLOWED, THE DEVIL WILL TAKE FREE REIGN OF OUR EMOTIONS. WHAT SHOULD BE A CORRECT EXPRESSION OF EMOTIONS WILL BECOME A DOORWAY FOR DEMON ACTIVITY IN OUR LIVES.
· Temper, Lust Hate Jealousy
Ephesians 4:26-27 (NASB)
26 BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
27 and do not give the devil an opportunity.
26 BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
27 and do not give the devil an opportunity.
SOME BIBLICAL EXAMPLES
· Saul’s Response To David Killing Goliath
1 Samuel 18:6-9 (NASB)
6 It happened as they were coming, when David returned from killing the Philistine, that the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tambourines, with joy and with musical instruments.
7 The women sang as they played, and said, "Saul has slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands."
8 Then Saul became very angry, for this saying displeased him; and he said, "They have ascribed to David ten thousands, but to me they have ascribed thousands. Now what more can he have but the kingdom?"
9 Saul looked at David with suspicion from that day on.
6 It happened as they were coming, when David returned from killing the Philistine, that the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tambourines, with joy and with musical instruments.
7 The women sang as they played, and said, "Saul has slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands."
8 Then Saul became very angry, for this saying displeased him; and he said, "They have ascribed to David ten thousands, but to me they have ascribed thousands. Now what more can he have but the kingdom?"
9 Saul looked at David with suspicion from that day on.
· Saul’s Wrong Response Turned Into Demon Activity
1 Samuel 18:10-11 (NASB)
10 Now it came about on the next day that an evil spirit from God came mightily upon Saul, and he raved in the midst of the house, while David was playing the harp with his hand, as usual; and a spear was in Saul's hand.
11 Saul hurled the spear for he thought, "I will pin David to the wall." But David escaped from his presence twice.
10 Now it came about on the next day that an evil spirit from God came mightily upon Saul, and he raved in the midst of the house, while David was playing the harp with his hand, as usual; and a spear was in Saul's hand.
11 Saul hurled the spear for he thought, "I will pin David to the wall." But David escaped from his presence twice.
· Amnon’s Response, Which Was David’s Son, Toward His Sister.
2 Samuel 13:8-15 (NASB)
8 So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house, and he was lying down. And she took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes.
9 She took the pan and dished them out before him, but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, "Have everyone go out from me." So everyone went out from him.
10 Then Amnon said to Tamar, "Bring the food into the bedroom, that I may eat from your hand." So Tamar took the cakes which she had made and brought them into the bedroom to her brother Amnon.
11 When she brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said to her, "Come, lie with me, my sister."
12 But she answered him, "No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing!
13 "As for me, where could I get rid of my reproach? And as for you, you will be like one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you."
14 However, he would not listen to her; since he was stronger than she, he violated her and lay with her.
15 Then Amnon hated her with a very great hatred; for the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her. And Amnon said to her, "Get up, go away!"
8 So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house, and he was lying down. And she took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes.
9 She took the pan and dished them out before him, but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, "Have everyone go out from me." So everyone went out from him.
10 Then Amnon said to Tamar, "Bring the food into the bedroom, that I may eat from your hand." So Tamar took the cakes which she had made and brought them into the bedroom to her brother Amnon.
11 When she brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said to her, "Come, lie with me, my sister."
12 But she answered him, "No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing!
13 "As for me, where could I get rid of my reproach? And as for you, you will be like one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you."
14 However, he would not listen to her; since he was stronger than she, he violated her and lay with her.
15 Then Amnon hated her with a very great hatred; for the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her. And Amnon said to her, "Get up, go away!"
James 3:15 (NASB)
15 This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic.
15 This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic.
RADICAL ACTION IS CALLED FOR.
· The Type Of Emotion Is A Part Of Our Old Life
Ephesians 4:31 (NASB)
31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.
Colossians 3:5 (NASB)
5 Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry.
31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.
Colossians 3:5 (NASB)
5 Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry.
· Confess The Source From Which Any Ungodly Emotion Comes From Your Earthly Sinful Nature
· Renounce It Before God. Do It Audibly
· Then Acknowledge That Jesus Dealt With This At The Cross
· Confess By Faith That You Have Now Crucified The Sinful Nature With All Its Passions And Desires.
Galatians 5:24 (NASB)
24 Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
24 Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
· Since The Holy Spirit Abhors Such Actions—Seal This Transaction By Putting On By Faith Those Responses That Are Right And Pleasing To God
Colossians 3:12 (NASB)
12 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
12 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
· Expressing Our Natural Emotions Is A Normal Outlet Is Good And Healthy But We Must Not Allow Them To Take Over.
· To Be Downcast Is Ok For A Season When It Becomes A Spiritual Hindrance But We Must Snap Out Of It.
· An Emotional High Is Almost Always Followed By An Emotional Low.
· If That Happens We Must Be Like David And Take Control Of Emotions.
Psalms 42:5 (NASB)
5 Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence.
5 Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence.
· Sorrow Unless Controlled Can Overcome Us.
· We Are In God And We Have Hope.
2 Corinthians 2:7 (NASB)
7 so that on the contrary you should rather forgive and comfort him, otherwise such a one might be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 (NASB)
13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.
7 so that on the contrary you should rather forgive and comfort him, otherwise such a one might be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 (NASB)
13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.
NOT ALL SORROW IS BAD; THE SORROW OF THE WORLD LEADS TO DEATH BUT GODLY SORROW IS HOPE FILLED.
2 Corinthians 7:10 (NASB)
10 For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death.
10 For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death.
· We Are No Longer Natural People We Are Spiritual People With Resources That Allow Overcoming
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB)
17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
· When We Yield Our Whole Being Body Soul And Spirit, To God It Also Includes Our Emotions.
Galatians 5:22-23 (NASB)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
AS WE STUDY THE LIFE OF JESUS WE FIND HE HAD EMOTION JUST AS WE DO YET HE WAS ALWAYS IN CONTROL.
· He Was A Man Of Sorrow
Isaiah 53:3 (NASB)
3 He was despised and forsaken of men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.
3 He was despised and forsaken of men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.
· Two Occasions Where He Wept In Public
Luke 19:41 (NASB)
41 When He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it,
John 11:34 (NASB)
34 and said, "Where have you laid him?" They *said to Him, "Lord, come and see."
41 When He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it,
John 11:34 (NASB)
34 and said, "Where have you laid him?" They *said to Him, "Lord, come and see."
· Tears And Loud Cries Characterized His Private Life
Hebrews 5:7 (NASB)
7 In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety.
7 In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety.
· Yet He Never Allowed His Sorrows To Bring Heaviness To His Company
· Joy Always Seems To Characterize Jesus Even When Facing The Cross.
Hebrews 12:2 (NASB)
2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
· Paul Spoke Of Being “Sorrowful”, Yet Always Rejoicing.
2 Corinthians 6:10 (NASB)
10 as sorrowful yet always rejoicing, as poor yet making many rich, as having nothing yet possessing all things.
10 as sorrowful yet always rejoicing, as poor yet making many rich, as having nothing yet possessing all things.
· Jesus Demonstrated This Perfectly He Said God Had Anointed Him With The Oil Of Joy Above His Companions
Hebrews 1:9 (NASB)
9 "YOU HAVE LOVED RIGHTEOUSNESS AND HATED LAWLESSNESS; THEREFORE GOD, YOUR GOD, HAS ANOINTED YOU WITH THE OIL OF GLADNESS ABOVE YOUR COMPANIONS."
9 "YOU HAVE LOVED RIGHTEOUSNESS AND HATED LAWLESSNESS; THEREFORE GOD, YOUR GOD, HAS ANOINTED YOU WITH THE OIL OF GLADNESS ABOVE YOUR COMPANIONS."
· When Jesus Promised, “My Joy Will Be In You” They Knew It Was Something Very Wonderful
John 15:11 (NASB)
11 "These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
11 "These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
HE WAS MOVED BY COMPASSION
· He Had Love And Compassion For Both His Own And His Enemies.
John 13:1 (NASB)
1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.
Luke 23:34 (NASB)
34 But Jesus was saying, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves.
Matthew 9:36 (NASB)
36 Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 20:34 (NASB)
34 Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him.
1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.
Luke 23:34 (NASB)
34 But Jesus was saying, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves.
Matthew 9:36 (NASB)
36 Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 20:34 (NASB)
34 Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him.
THERE IS ALWAYS AN ABSENCE OF NEGATIVE EMOTIONS.
· He Had Righteous Anger When Confronted With Stubbornness Unbelief, Or Hypocrisy
· You Never Read Of An Outburst Of Temper.
· He Was Without Bitterness Or Jealousy.
· He Never Gave Way To Self-Pity Or Discouragement Moodiness Or Irritability.
THE ONLY FEAR HE KNEW WAS THE FEAR THE LORD.
· He Has Sent The Holy Spirit To Make Us Like Him.
· He Did Not Leave Us With An Unattainable Standard To Follow.
· But He Will Touch Our Emotions And Make Us Whole.
· He Understand What We Go Through, He Has Already Experienced It.
Proverbs 17:22 (NASB)
22 A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
Isaiah 61:1 (NASB)
1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners;
Psalms 34:18 (NASB)
18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.
22 A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
Isaiah 61:1 (NASB)
1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners;
Psalms 34:18 (NASB)
18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.
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