Uncontrolled anger can lead to destructive behavior, as warned against in Psalms 37:8, where ceasing from anger is encouraged. The book of James teaches believers to be slow to anger, highlighting the importance of self-control in James 1:19-20. According to Proverbs 15:1, a gentle answer can turn away wrath, while Proverbs 14:29 notes that patience is a key virtue in managing one's temper. Additionally, Colossians 3:8 instructs believers to put away anger, recognizing its potential to harm relationships and hinder spiritual growth.
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My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.