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The Bible teaches that uncontrolled anger is harmful, both to the person who harbors it and to those around him. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Although anger may be justified at times, the Bible says that those who continue to have “fits of anger” will not gain salvation. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) The Bible contains principles that can help a person deal with anger.
No. Anger may be justified in some cases. For example, the faithful man Nehemiah “became very angry” when he learned that some of his fellow worshippers were being oppressed.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
At times, God feels anger. For example, when his ancient people broke their agreement to worship only him and started to serve false gods, “Jehovah’s anger blazed against” them. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Even so, anger is not a dominant aspect of Jehovah God’s personality. His anger is always justified and controlled.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
When is anger wrong?
Anger is wrong when it is uncontrolled or unjustified, which is often the case with the anger displayed by imperfect humans. For example:
How can you deal with anger?
Bible verses about anger
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “The one slow to anger is better than a mighty man.”
Meaning: It is a sign of strength to control your anger.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “Beginning a fight is like opening a floodgate; before the quarrel breaks out, take your leave.”
Meaning: If tempers are flaring, leave the scene.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger.”
Meaning: We can prevent unnecessary anger by considering all aspects of a situation rather than forming conclusions before we have all the facts.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “Do not keep company with a hot-tempered man or get involved with one disposed to rage, so that you never learn his ways.”
Meaning: If we associate with people who are prone to anger, we will probably become like them.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “A stupid person gives vent to all his feelings.”
Meaning: We are wise to control our emotions rather than to let them control us.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “The fruitage of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control.”
Meaning: God’s holy spirit, or his power in action, can produce in us qualities that help to counter anger.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “Be wrathful, but do not sin.”
Meaning: We cannot always prevent ourselves from feeling anger, but we can control how we deal with it.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.”
Meaning: We can slow down our anger by being a good listener.
The Bible teaches that uncontrolled anger is harmful, both to the person who harbors it and to those around him. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Although anger may be justified at times, the Bible says that those who continue to have “fits of anger” will not gain salvation. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) The Bible contains principles that can help a person deal with anger.
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No. Anger may be justified in some cases. For example, the faithful man Nehemiah “became very angry” when he learned that some of his fellow worshippers were being oppressed.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
At times, God feels anger. For example, when his ancient people broke their agreement to worship only him and started to serve false gods, “Jehovah’s anger blazed against” them. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Even so, anger is not a dominant aspect of Jehovah God’s personality. His anger is always justified and controlled.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
When is anger wrong?
Anger is wrong when it is uncontrolled or unjustified, which is often the case with the anger displayed by imperfect humans. For example:
- Cain “grew hot with anger” when God rejected his sacrifice. Cain allowed his anger to fester to the point that he murdered his brother.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
- The prophet Jonah “became hot with anger” when God showed mercy to the Ninevites. God corrected Jonah, pointing out that it was not “right for [him] to be so angry” and that he should have felt compassion for those repentant sinners.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.
How can you deal with anger?
- Recognize the danger of uncontrolled anger. Some may think that unleashing their anger is a sign of strength. In reality, someone who cannot control his anger has a serious weakness. “As a city broken through, without a wall, is the man who cannot control his temper.” (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) On the other hand, when we cultivate the ability to control our anger, we demonstrate true strength and discernment. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) The Bible says: “The one slow to anger is better than a mighty man.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
- Deal with anger before it causes you to do something you will regret. “Let go of anger and abandon rage,” says You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., adding: “Do not become upset and turn to doing evil.” Notice that when we feel angry, we have a choice—we can choose to let it go before we end up “doing evil.” As You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. says, “be wrathful, but do not sin.”
- If possible, take your leave when anger starts to build. “Beginning a fight is like opening a floodgate,” says the Bible. “Before the quarrel breaks out, take your leave.” (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Although it is wise to settle differences with others quickly, both you and the other person may first need to cool down before you can discuss matters calmly.
- Get the facts. “The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger,” says You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. We are wise to gather all the facts before forming a conclusion. When we carefully listen to all sides of a matter, we are less likely to feel unjustified anger.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
- Pray for peace of mind. Prayer can help you experience “the peace of God that surpasses all understanding.” (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Prayer is one of the main ways we receive God’s holy spirit, which can produce in us such qualities as peace, patience, and self-control.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
- Choose your associates carefully. We tend to become like the people we associate with. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) For good reason, the Bible warns: “Do not keep company with a hot-tempered man or get involved with one disposed to rage.” Why? “So that you never learn his ways and ensnare yourself.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Bible verses about anger
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “The one slow to anger is better than a mighty man.”
Meaning: It is a sign of strength to control your anger.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “Beginning a fight is like opening a floodgate; before the quarrel breaks out, take your leave.”
Meaning: If tempers are flaring, leave the scene.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger.”
Meaning: We can prevent unnecessary anger by considering all aspects of a situation rather than forming conclusions before we have all the facts.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “Do not keep company with a hot-tempered man or get involved with one disposed to rage, so that you never learn his ways.”
Meaning: If we associate with people who are prone to anger, we will probably become like them.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “A stupid person gives vent to all his feelings.”
Meaning: We are wise to control our emotions rather than to let them control us.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “The fruitage of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control.”
Meaning: God’s holy spirit, or his power in action, can produce in us qualities that help to counter anger.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “Be wrathful, but do not sin.”
Meaning: We cannot always prevent ourselves from feeling anger, but we can control how we deal with it.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.”
Meaning: We can slow down our anger by being a good listener.