How to be Gentle in a World of Outrage

About this sermon

In our culture, revenge is pervasive. In fact, John unpacks research showing a hidden framework for understanding human revenge, rage, and violence. In practice, revenge actually operates like an addiction in our brains. The cycle begins with grievance. And every little grievance - from a driver who maybe cuts us off, to a coworker who forgets our name - can trigger imagined injustice. We indulge our outrage and a desire for revenge. But the way of Jesus - the fruit of the spirit, love - interrupts that loop. Love doesn’t deny pain or injustice; it just refuses to use power to harm. It chooses to show up instead as gentleness and grace. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444 Join the conversation in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ John's new book STEPS is out! Check it out here: https://becomenew.com/steps/ Want to work the steps with a friend or small group? Visit: STEPSGUIDE.com 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0444, we would love to pray for you! 🙌🏻 Interested in content for leaders? Subscribe to Become New for Leaders: https://bit.ly/3PH4FWn Be sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue the conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. And make sure you tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases. CONNECT WITH US AT: 😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🎙Podcast: https://becomenew.buzzsprout.com 🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music: Jazz Club feat. PAINT WITH SOUND, MB012OXVQBHHT4D