Our Scarlet Sins Whiter Than Snow  (13 January 2012)

"Poor thing, [my neighbour] was about one of the meanest persons I have ever met. I do hope under her anger, for her life was a sad one, she actually loved the LORD and is with Him now with no more ... sorrows. Our sorrows can lead us right into sins. We can blame everyone else for causing our sorrows, but the choice to sin is our own. Bitterness and anger ... can rule our lives if we allow it. We have the choice to give up our anger and bitterness to the LORD, and when we choose this choice God is glorified. The choice may be a tough one to live out..."

What Does the Bible Say About Anger?  (No Date)

"Handling anger is an important life skill. Christian counsellors report that 50% of people who come in for counselling have problems dealing with anger. Anger can shatter communication and tear apart relationships, and it ruins both the joy and health of many. Sadly, people tend to justify their anger instead of accepting responsibility for it. Everyone struggles, to varying degrees, with anger. Thankfully, God's Word contains principles regarding how to handle anger in a godly manner, and how to overcome sinful anger..."

Bible Teaching About Anger  (No Date)

"The Bible teaching about anger [is] that it is an honest, real, and basic emotion, but that can and must be managed. Knowing the dynamics of anger is the starting place..."

Fools and Their Anger  (No Date)

"That sinful anger exists and is a temptation is certainly a fact. ... Jobs are lost. Friendships are severed. Marriages are shattered. Lives can be destroyed. All of these because foolish choices resulted in poor behavior. ... Words are hurled, violence is engaged, and reputations deeply scarred because of ungodly behavior. The realization of the battle that exists to control such actions is great indeed ... The greatest shame for a fool is not in the loss of control, but a refusal to change course..."

Anger  (No Date)

"If you are struggling with sinful anger then you are probably destroying the precious and important relationships that you have with those around you. Sinful anger is a destroyer..."

Anger and Sin  (No Date)

"In discussing the differences between the Christian and the worldling, Paul writes, 'Be ye angry, and sin not...' (Ephesians 4:26). This is a quotation from Psalm 4:4 ... In this Psalm, David, (like Paul) contrasts the 'sons of men' (vs. 2) and the 'godly (vs.3)..."

What's the Difference Between Sinful Anger and Godly Anger?  (No Date)

"Like everything else in our lives, our emotions have been discolored by sin. Most emotions reflect a blend of both self-centredness and goodness. If we are waiting for a moment of selfless purity to express our anger, it will probably never happen. ... When monitoring our anger, it is important to understand that much of our anger is fueled by a hatred of injustice, whether real or perceived. Anger over injustice reflects the core longing for justice we all share..."

Anger Management  (No Date)

"[E]veryone has had anger rise up against a person. And there are a lot of people who are angry with themselves. Anger is a problem all of us have to deal with ... No one who is trusting God for victory in any area of their life can ignore dealing with anger and expect to succeed. It's that important..."

Overcoming Anger  (No Date)

"Fundamentally, anger is a response to pain. It is a secondary emotion, always a reaction to some form of pain. In fact, you could say that anger is deflected pain. Pain comes in and our self-protective instincts put up a shield of armor and that pain is reflected back out as anger..."

The ABCs of Overcoming Anger  (No Date)

"Acknowledge that your inner temperature is rising...  Backtrack to the pain...  Christ: Take your pain to Christ...  Damage: Repair the damage your anger has caused...  Express your pain to your brother..."

Controlling Anger  (No Date)

"Can controlling anger bring forgiveness? ... Steps to controlling anger and bringing forgiveness:..."

Bible Studies

Men's Bible Study on Anger  (No Date)

"What is Anger and What is Its Origin?  /  The Destructive Paths Anger Can Take  /  The ABCs of Overcoming Anger"

Thus saith the LORD,
Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way,
and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls
(Jeremiah 6:16)

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