What Does the Bible Say About Anger? - How Can You Deal With Anger?

* Recognize the danger of uncontrolled anger.  Some may think that unleashing their anger is a sign of strength.  In reality, someone who cannot control his anger has a serious weakness. "As a city broken through, without a wall, is the man who cannot control his temper." (Proverbs 25:28; 29:11) On the other hand, when we cultivate the ability to control our anger, we demonstrate true strength and discernment.  (Proverbs 14:29)  The Bible says: "The one slow to anger is better than mighty man." - PROVERBS 16:32.

* Deal with anger before it causes you to something you will regret. "Let go of anger and abandon rage," says Psalm 37:8, adding: "Do not become upset and turn to doing evil." Notice that when we feel angry, we have a choice-we can choose to let it go before we end up "doing evil." As Ephesians 4:26 says, "be wrathful, but do not sin."

* If possible, take your leave when anger starts to build. "Beginning a fight is like opening a floodgate," says the Bible.  "Before the quarrel breaks out, take your leave." (Proverbs 17:14) Although it is wise to settle differences with others quickly, both you and the other person may first need to cool down before you can discuss matters calmly.

* Get the facts.  "The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger," says Proverbs 19:11.  We are wise to gather all the facts before forming a conclusion.When we carefully listen to all sides of a matter, we are like likely to feel  unjustified anger. - JAMES 1:19.

* Pray for peace of mind.  Prayer can help you experience "the peace of God that surpasses all understanding." (Philippians 4:7) Prayer is one of the main ways we receive God's spirit, which can produce in us such qualities as peace, patience, and self-control. - LUKE 11:13:; GALATIANS 5:22, 23.

* Choose your associates carefully.  We tend to become like the people we associate with .  (Proverbs 13:20; 1 Corinthians 15:33)  For good reason, the Bible warns us: "Do not keep company with a hot-tempered man or get involved with one disposed to rage." Why? So that you never learn his ways and ensnare yourself." - PROVERBS 22:24, 25.

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