The
Bible is littered with references to anger, and though righteous anger is a good
thing, Scripture is clear that Christians are to forgive and not let anger
consume them. Here
are 10 Bible verses that may help you if you're struggling with unresolved
anger:
Ephesians 4.31-32: "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and
clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one
another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave
you."
Ephesians 4.26: "In your anger do not sin.
Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil
a foothold."
James 1.19-20: "My dear brothers and
sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak
and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness
that God desires."
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Galatians 6.1-2: "Brothers, if anyone is caught in
any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of
gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted."
Proverbs
15.18:"A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one
who is patient calms a quarrel."
Ecclesiastes
7.9:"Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger
resides in the lap of fools."
Colossians 3.13: "Bear with each other and forgive one
another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord
forgave you."
Hebrews 12.15: "See to it that no one falls
short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and
defile many."
1 Corinthians
13.4-6: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not
boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it
is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in
evil but rejoices with the truth."
Matthew 5.9: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for
they shall be called sons of God." Christian Post.
