What does the Bible say about angry?
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The Bible teaches that anger must be governed by faith, love, and self-control, for human anger so easily becomes sinful and fails to produce God’s righteousness. Ephesians 4:26-27 allows that anger may arise without sin, yet commands believers not to cherish it or give the devil an opportunity. James 1:19-20 calls Christians to be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Proverbs repeatedly commends patience, gentle answers, and restraint, while warning that hot tempers reveal folly and stir up conflict. Psalm 37:8 urges us to forsake wrath. In Christ, believers are called to forgive, entrust judgment to God, and pursue peace.
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- Ephesians 4:26-27
[26] "Be angry, and don't sin." Don't let the sun go down on your wrath, [27] neither give place to the devil.
- Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
- James 1:19-20
[19] So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; [20] for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.
- Proverbs 29:11
A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control.
- Psalms 37:8
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing.
- Proverbs 19:11
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
- Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.
- Ephesians 4:26
"Be angry, and don't sin." Don't let the sun go down on your wrath,
- James 1:20
for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.
- Ecclesiastes 7:9
Don't be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
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