Passive-Aggressive Behavior in Anger

Analogy★

Amanda discusses passive-aggressive behavior as a form of anger, including sarcasm, backhanded compliments, and procrastination. She mentions how children might delay tasks to show their parents they are upset.

— Amanda

Anguish, Amanda; Crews, K'dee Elsen, “Anger-Management” (AudioVerse teaching 43504).

The point

Passive-aggressive anger shows itself in sarcasm, backhanded compliments, and procrastination meant to punish others indirectly.

Scripture

Ephesians 4:26

Audience

AdultsYouth

Tone

Convicting

To tell aloud

about 1 min · 29 words

Subjects

Relationships Communication Behavior Anger Anger Management

▶ Heard on AudioVerse: Anguish, Amanda; Crews, K'dee Elsen — “Anger-Management” ↗

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