Anger is a normal, even necessary response to the injustice in our lives and in the world. As we continue to contemplate justice and mercy this fall, we must wrestle with anger, a holy but potentially toxic emotion.
Anger seems to drive the parable that Jesus shares about a king who throws a banquet (Matthew 22:1-14). What complicates this parable is that the king likely represents God.
Pastor Rob reflects on the righteousness of anger - both human and divine - and where mercy might be hiding in this parable.
It wraps up with some counsel on how we might move ahead when anger over injustice emerges within us.
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