What does the Bible say about be angry and sin not?

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The Bible teaches that anger may arise in response to real evil, but believers must not let it rule them or lead them into sin. Ephesians 4:26 calls Christians to deal with anger promptly, refusing bitterness, malice, and vengeful speech. God Himself is righteously angry against wickedness, yet His judgment is perfectly holy, as Psalm 7:11 shows. Because human anger so easily becomes destructive, Proverbs 29:22 and Galatians 5:19-21 warn against quarrels, wrath, and fits of rage. Romans 12:19 directs us to leave vengeance to God, while Matthew 5:22 exposes hateful anger as a serious heart sin. In Christ, believers are called to forgive, pursue peace, and speak with grace.

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