Handling Anger

Handling Anger

The Issue:
Anger is an emotion that can have a serious impact on your  home life, friendships, and even your walk with God.

Biblically speaking, anger in itself is not wrong when it is directed at sin
with the right attitude (even God gets angry at sin - Josh. 7:1).

But when anger is rooted in a desire for retaliation or getting  even, it is wrong. This is selfish, and it boils over from inward  frustration and rage, leading to more trouble (Prov. 29:22).

What does the Bible say?

Note what the Bible says about the seriousness of anger:

▶  James 1:19-20 – Our anger doesn’t produce anything good.

▶  James 3:6-8 – Harsh words destroy; root of many problems.
Note what the Bible says about handling anger:

▶  Eph. 4:26 – Do not sin, resolve anger issues quickly.

▶  Eph. 4:31-32 – Replace feelings of anger with a forgiving heart.
Note what the Bible says about being on guard against anger:

▶  Prov. 22:24-25 – Avoid those with anger issues; it can rub off.

▶  Prov. 19:11 – It is wise to ignore offenses done against you.

What should I do?

There will be moments of frustration in life, and there will be times when people do things that offend us. The key is how  we handle such things. Inappropriate words and actions to  fight back do not please the Lord, nor do they show a trust in  God’s sovereign hand over the situation. Fighting back only  leads to regretful actions and damaged relationships. Having
an attitude of patience and forgiveness, however, shows that
we understand God’s patience and forgiveness toward us!

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