In the face of provocation, believers are called to exercise self-control over their emotions, particularly anger. As James 1:19 advises, being slow to anger is a key aspect of living out one's faith. The wisdom literature of Ecclesiastes and Proverbs, such as Ecclesiastes 7:9 and Proverbs 16:32, also caution against letting anger get the better of us. Meanwhile, Ephesians 4:26 and the promise of peace in John 14:27 provide guidance on managing anger in a way that honors God and promotes healthy relationships.
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My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
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.
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold.
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus, the Christ, who has been appointed for you. Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.