What does the bible say about anger control?

 The Bible teaches that if a person fails to control his anger, he can harm himself and those around him (Pr 29:22). While there is good reason to be angry, the Bible says that those who continue to be “angry” will not receive salvation (Galatians 5:19-21). The Bible contains principles that can help a person control anger.

What's wrong with being angry all the time?

The answer is No. In some cases, anger is justified. For example, one faithful worshiper of God, Nehemiah, was “deeply indignant” when he learned that some of his worshipers were being persecuted. (Nehemiah 5:6).

Sometimes God gets angry. For example, when the ancients violated their agreement to worship God alone and they began to worship false gods, “Jehovah’s anger flared up” along with them. Even so, anger is not a characteristic of Jehovah's qualities. His anger is always justified and controlled. (Exodus 34:6; Isaiah 48:9).

When is anger wrong?

Getting angry without a good reason and without control is wrong. Let's look at some examples from the Bible.

• Cain was "angry" when God did not accept his sacrifice. Cain was so angry that he killed his brother. (Genesis 4:3-8).

• The prophet Jonah was “furious” when God showed mercy to the people of Nineveh. God corrects Jonah, showing him that such anger is not right and that he should have compassion for repentant sinners. (Jonah 3:10-4:1, 4, 11).

The examples above show that “the anger of man does not bring about the righteousness of God” (James 1:20).

How to control anger?

• Realize the dangers of uncontrolled anger. Some people think that anger is a sign of strength. But actually, not being able to control anger is a major drawback. “An uncontrolled person is like an invaded city without walls” (Pr 25:28; 29:11). Conversely, when we cultivate anger control, we show that we have real strength and understanding (Pr 14:29). The Bible says, "He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty." (Pr 16:32)

• Control your anger before it causes you to do something you will regret. Psalm 37:8 says: “Pour out your anger and put an end to your rage; Don't get angry and be evil. “Note that when we are angry, we can choose to stop being angry before it causes us to "get angry".Ephesians 4:26 says, "If you are angry, don't be angry. guilty."

• If possible, stay away from when anger starts to surface. The Bible says, “Starting an argument is like opening a gate, so get out of it before an argument breaks out” (Pr 17:14). While it is wise to resolve disagreements quickly, those involved need to cool down before they can talk calmly.

• Collect information. Proverbs 19:11 says, "He who is slow to anger through discernment." It is wise to gather all the information before jumping to a conclusion. When we listen carefully to know all sides of an issue, we can very well avoid unwarranted tantrums. (James 1:19)

• Pray for peace of mind. Prayer can help you experience “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” (Philippians 4:7). Prayer is one of the primary ways to receive God's holy spirit, a force that can help us develop such qualities as peace, patience, and self-control. (Luke 11:13; Galatians 5:22, 23)

• Carefully choose you. We often become like those we associate with (Pr 13:20; 1 Cor 15:33). With good reason, the Bible warns: “Do not associate with angry people or associate with angry people.” Why? “Do not learn His ways, but command yourselves” (Pr 22:24, 25).

• Bible verses about anger Proverbs 16:32: “He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty.” Meaning: Controlling anger is a sign of strength. Proverbs 17:14: “Starting an argument is like opening a slam, so get out of the way before a fight breaks out.” Meaning: When anger starts to arise, move away. Proverbs 19:11: "By discernment, a man is slow to anger." Meaning: We can prevent unnecessary anger by looking at all sides of the issue rather than jumping to conclusions without knowing all the information. Proverbs 22:24, 25: “Do not associate with a hot-tempered man or associate with an angry man, lest you learn his ways.” Meaning: If we associate with angry people, chances are we will become like them. Proverbs 29:11: “Fools let their emotions run wild.” Meaning: It's wise to keep your emotions under control instead of letting them take over. Galatians 5:22, 23: “The fruitage of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control.” Meaning: God’s holy spirit, or his ever-active power, can help us develop qualities to control anger. Ephesians 4:26: “If you are angry, do not sin.” Meaning: We can't always avoid the feeling of anger, but we can control it. James 1:19: “Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” Meaning: We can calm our anger when we listen carefully.