Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Wrath: The Case of Esau
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Oct 17, 2025 Explore the intense family dynamics between Jacob and Esau, where favoritism and deceit fuel lifelong anger. Discover how anger reveals what we truly love and prioritize in life. Learn about righteous versus sinful anger, and why understanding our emotional roots is crucial. Dive into three biblical principles for managing anger: awareness, godfulness, and grace. The discussion also includes a modern-day example of forgiveness that channels anger toward positive ends. It's a thought-provoking journey into the heart of our emotional battles.
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Esau And Jacob: Anger That Consumes
- Timothy Keller tells the Genesis story of Esau and Jacob to illustrate how anger and bitterness grow in a family context.
- Esau sells his birthright for a meal, later seeks revenge, and holds a lifelong grudge that defiles him and drives his anger.
A Family's Forgiveness After Massacre
- Keller recounts the Long Island Rail Road massacre family's response to show a contrasting outcome to bitterness.
- The family donated organs and forgave, spending anger on evil and death rather than on the perpetrator.
Anger Is An Outgrowth Of Love
- Keller states anger always grows out of love and defends what you ultimately value.
- Your pattern of anger reveals your hierarchy of loves and what you truly treasure.
