Human emotions, including anger, are a natural part of life, but the Bible teaches that they must be managed in a way that honors God. According to Ephesians, anger is not to be allowed to control us, lest we give the devil a foothold. The book of Proverbs offers wisdom on how to respond to anger, suggesting that a gentle answer can turn away wrath, while James encourages believers to be slow to anger. Psalms reminds us to cease from anger and forsake wrath, seeking instead a path of peace and trust in God.
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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.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.
But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
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.
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.
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,