Every Christian, at some point in their lives, is going to get angry. The Bible does not minimize that reality but also teaches that the Christian is not to sin in anger (Ephesians 4:26). Every time Christians get mad, we need to stop, pray, and check ourselves to ensure we are upset at what God hates.
In the Bible, we are told to "refrain from anger and forsake wrath" (Psalm 37:8). The Bible teaches us to be forgiving and love our neighbors, but this isn't always easy with our human nature. When we strive to be rational beings, rather than simply emotional, we can more surely act in a righteous, forgiving manner. Handling anger properly is a critical life skill for Christians. Anger can cripple communication between two people and rip apart families and relationships in churches. God’s Word not only teaches how to deal with anger but also how to overcome sinful anger.
May these Bible verses about anger help you to understand its significance and consequences.
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29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret-it leads only to evil. 9 For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. 10 A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
26 "In your anger do not sin" : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.
11 A person's wisdom yields patience; it is to one's glory to overlook an offense.
9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.
32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, 25 or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.
22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, 'Raca,' is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.
8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.
11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
