Emotions like anger are a natural part of the human experience, but the Bible teaches that they must be managed in a way that honors God. In Ephesians, believers are instructed to not let anger lead to sin, and to resolve conflicts before the day ends. The book of James advises being slow to anger, while Proverbs notes that a wise person keeps their temper under control, and that overlooking an offense is a sign of discretion. By following these principles, Christians can learn to manage their anger in a healthy and constructive way.
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“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold.
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask.
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm. For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.
Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,