This episode has a lot we could talk about. Anger's infectious nature; Elliot wanting/needing counseling; Turk & Karla fighting about her mom; Dr. Cox’s marriage (and subsequent divorce) to Jordan; the Janitor talking to himself. You get the point.
We are going to go with anger.
Anger has a weird way of sneaking up on you. Little things can spark a response we didn’t know was even possible. Or maybe event after event piles up until you finally just explode.
Anger lacks a lot of things, but at the core of it is selfishness. Is there such a thing as righteous anger? Of course, but let’s be honest, on a daily basis we deal with our own anger issues rather than some justified emotion about the injustices of our world. When those righteously angry moments present themselves our hope is that that energy is pointing to positive change and bringing about hope, but again, that’s not what we are talking about here.
Dr. Cox gets angry and it infects the whole hospital…
This is the perfect description of anger for me. Its something that is so easily passed on if one isn’t careful. Whether it be around a hospital, a family, or even generations, anger can get in and infect a lot of our lives.
Because it’s a selfish response, we usually get sidetracked and lose focus on the things that are really important in our lives. For being such a selfish response, anger usually hurts others. I think that’s why the writers of the Bible are so clear.
Love is slow to anger... (I Cor. 13)
Fruit of the spirit is self control. (Galatians 5: 23)
Colossians 3:8 says, "Now is the time to get rid of anger..."
I think what’s difficult is being self-aware enough in the moment. Cause I am good at catching myself, but when that moment hits, it seems I lose all perspective. Just reason 4,632 that I am thankful for grace and forgiveness.
May we be slow to anger. May we maintain our self control. May we not lash at others when we are angry, and may we be grateful for the grace and forgiveness that is offered to us.
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