Calvary Monterey Podcast God's Wisdom for a Complex World: Emotions
May 4, 2025
In this discussion, family pastor Matt Kehler shares wisdom on navigating emotions through insights from Proverbs. He highlights how emotions shape our spiritual development and relationships, urging listeners to embrace their feelings. Kehler emphasizes that emotions should be viewed as indicators of deeper issues, fostering self-awareness. Drawing lessons from Jonah’s story, he underscores the role of emotions in faith while advocating for emotional awareness and community support for personal growth.
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Emotions Are God-Given Indicators
- Emotions are neither good nor bad; they are indicators that something needs our attention.
- God created us to experience emotions as a gift and a means to connect with Him.
Practice Emotional Self-Control
- Practice self-control by managing your emotions, not letting them control you.
- Respond thoughtfully to strong emotions rather than reacting impulsively.
Silent Treatment Misses Flight
- A husband and wife fighting gave each other the silent treatment, which almost caused a missed flight.
- The story illustrates how pride and unaddressed emotions can hurt relationships.