Anger is a real emotion, but it doesn’t have to control your life. Whether it shows up as irritation, frustration, bitterness, or a quick temper, Scripture offers a better way. God meets us in our anger and leads us toward healing, patience, and peace.
Key Scriptures
Understanding Anger
- Ephesians 4:26 — “In your anger do not sin”; deal with anger quickly.
- Proverbs 14:29 — A patient person shows great understanding; quick temper shows foolishness.
- James 1:19–20 — Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to become angry; human anger doesn’t produce God’s righteousness.
Warnings About Uncontrolled Anger
- Proverbs 29:11 — Fools vent anger; the wise quietly hold it back.
- Proverbs 22:24–25 — Avoid close friendship with angry people lest you learn their ways.
- Ecclesiastes 7:9 — Anger resides in the lap of fools.
God’s Character vs. Human Anger
- Psalm 103:8 — God is compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in love.
- Nahum 1:3 — The Lord is slow to anger but great in power and justice.
- Numbers 14:18 — God’s slowness to anger is tied to His mercy and forgiveness.
Letting Go of Bitterness & Wrath
- Colossians 3:8 — Rid yourselves of anger, rage, malice, slander.
- Ephesians 4:31–32 — Remove bitterness and anger; forgive as Christ forgave you.
- Psalm 37:8 — Refrain from anger and wrath; it only leads to evil.
Responding With Grace & Self-Control
- Proverbs 15:1 — A gentle answer turns away wrath; harsh words stir up anger.
- Proverbs 16:32 — Better to be patient than powerful; self-control is greater than conquering a city.
- Galatians 5:22–23 — The Spirit produces patience and self-control.
Trusting God With Your Emotions
- Philippians 4:6–7 — Bring anxiety and frustration to God; His peace guards your heart.
- Romans 12:17–19 — Do not take revenge; leave justice to God.
- 1 Peter 5:7 — Cast your cares on Him because He cares for you.
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Sermons & Teachings
Sermon by Tim Ross that unpacks the truth about unprocessed anger; how it forms, how it distorts your story, and how Jesus leads you toward honest, healthy expression instead of explosive or silent destruction.
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