Anger Issues

Managing and controlling your anger is not easy, particularly under stressful conditions. It’s an emotion that can be used for good or evil. It has to be dealt with in an appropriate manner, that is the manner in which we see anger in the Bible dealt with. Don’t keep it bottled up inside, as it will become destructive to your health. Anger in the Bible The Bible does not forbid anger, but it does forbid sinning in anger (Ephesians 4:26 NIV). Being able to restrain your anger is a spiritual discipline that keeps it within limits, and dissipates the intensity of emotion you might be feeling about something rather than firing it up even more. The fact that the Bible contains numerous references on how to control anger shows that it is an issue common to everyone. It is only through meditation on Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit that any true victory can be experienced. Here are 10 verses to provide wisdom and encouragement as you learn to control anger. A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. – Proverbs 14:29, NIV We see here the contrasting of the negative and the positive which is shown in the first ten verses of the chapter. Solomon is illustrating the difference between the wise and the foolish person. How to control anger shown here in the Bible is a sign of maturity, and with this act comes understanding. You can then assess a situation carefully and react accordingly without wrath. Anger is foolish and will lead to people avoiding you. Don’t react to others in anger. Turn to prayer and God’s Word instead. A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good. – Proverbs 16:29, NIV Solomon [...]