We have all been there especially me (God help me). Whether it is the little red car that cuts us off on our way to work, a coworker who takes credit for our idea or a spouse who broke a promise again, when these things happen it is natural to feel angry. However, many people, including Christians, think feeling angry is wrong—this is not the case. God and Jesus got angry, but they dealt with their anger positively. In fact, the Bible contains an anger management plan that details not only how to handle anger but how to handle angry people and several other key situations. So what is God’s anger management plan? It can be found in the following six verses.
A guiding principal for being angry
When you are angry, do not sin, and be sure to stop being angry before the end of the day. (Ephesians 4:26 New Century Version)
Specific things to avoid when angry
Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil. (Ephesians 4:31 New Century Version)
What to do when you are angry at someone
Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ. (Ephesians 4:32 New Century Version)
What to do when someone is angry at you
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. (James 1:19 New Living Translation)
What to do with an angry person
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared. (Proverbs 22:24-25 New Living Translation)
The rewards of controlling your anger
People with good sense restrain their anger; they earn esteem by overlooking wrongs. (Proverbs 19:11 New Living Translation)
There you have it . . . God’s plan to help you manage your anger in six simple verses. Follow these verses and you will adequately manage your anger.
Anytime you start feeling angry and you think it’s wrong, always go back to these six simple verses and remind yourself that it’s okay to be angry. You just have to know how to deal with that anger. Often times, the reason why anger turns out to be something bad, is because you don’t control it and you lash out on others – that is not okay . . . that is sin. However, God wants to show you a better way by using these verses to come up with a method that helps you calm down. As long as you do it following those verses and ending the anger in a positive method then you are following God’s plan.
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