Anger Does it Lurk within.

Is it a Part of the Flesh or The Spirit.

Anger—the emotion of instant displeasure on account of something evil that presents itself to our view. In itself it is an original susceptibility of our nature, just as love is, and is not necessarily sinful. It may, however, become sinful when causeless, or excessive, or protracted (Matt. 5:22; Eph. 4:26; Col. 3:8). As ascribed to God, it merely denotes his displeasure with sin and with sinners (Ps. 7:11).

Eph 4.26-31 “26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun set on your anger, 27 nor give place to the devil. 28 The one who steals must steal no longer, but instead must labor, working with his own hands what is good, so that he may have something to share with the one who has need. 29 No rotten word must proceed from your mouth, but only something good for the building up of the need, in order that it may give grace to those who hear, 30 and do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 All bitterness, and rage, and wrath, and clamor, and abusive speech, must be removed from you, together with all wickedness.”

James 1.19-20 “19 Understand this, my dear brothers: every person must be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger, 20 for human anger does not accomplish the righteousness of God.”

Proverb 29.11 “11 A fool gives all his breath, but the wise holds back in quiet.”

James 1.20 “20 for human anger does not accomplish the righteousness of God.”

Proverb 19.11 “11 The understanding of a person makes him slow to his anger, and his glory overlooks offense.”

Eccles 7.9 “9 Do not be quick in your spirit to anger, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.”

Proverb 15.5 “5 A fool will despise the instruction of his father, but he who guards reproof is prudent.”

definitions: reproof meaning a expression of blame or disapproval.

prudent: meaning acting or showing care and thought for the future.

Proverb 15.18 “18 A man who is hot-tempered will stir up strife, but he who is slow to anger, he will calm contention.”

Contention meaning Heated Disagreement.

Col 3.8 “8 But now you also lay aside all these things: anger, rage, wickedness, slander, abusive language from your mouth.”

James 4.1-2 “1 From where are conflicts and from where are quarrels among you? Is it not from this, from your pleasures that wage war among your members? 2 You desire and do not have; you murder and are filled with envy, and are not able to obtain; you fight and quarrel. You do not have because you do not ask.”

Proverb 16.32 “32 He who is slow to anger is better than him who is mighty, and he who controls his spirit than him who captures a city.”

Proverb 22.24 “24 Do not befriend an owner of anger, and with a man of wrath you shall not associate;”

Matt 5.22 “22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry at his brother will be subject to judgment, and whoever says to his brother, ‘Stupid fool!’ will be subject to the council, and whoever says, ‘Obstinate fool!’ will be subject to fiery hell.”

Meaning of Obstinate stubbornly refusing to change one opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Ps 37.8-9 “8 Refrain from anger and forsake wrath. Do not fret; it only brings evil. 9 For evildoers will be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh— they will possess the land.”

Ps 7.11 “11 God is a righteous judge, and a God who has indignation every day.”

2 kings 11.9-10 “9 So the commanders of hundreds did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded, and each took his men who went off duty on the Sabbath and those who came on duty on the Sabbath, and they came to Jehoiada the priest. 10 Then the priest gave to the commanders of the hundreds spears and small round shields which were King David’s, which were in the temple of Yahweh.”

2 Kings 17.18 “18 So Yahweh was very angry with Israel and he removed them from his presence; none remained except the tribe of Judah alone.”

Proverb 14.29 “29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the hasty of spirit exalts folly.”

Ps 86.15 “15 But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abundant in loyal love and faithfulness.”

Proverb 15.1 “1 A soft answer will turn away wrath, but a word of trouble will stir anger.”

Proverb 29.22 “22 A man of anger will stir strife, and the owner of anger, much transgression.”

2 Tim 2.22 “22 But flee from youthful desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, in company with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.”

Eccles 10.4 “4 If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness can undo great offenses.”

Is 57.21 “21 There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.””

Eph 4.31 “31 All bitterness, and rage, and wrath, and clamor, and abusive speech, must be removed from you, together with all wickedness.”

Eph 6.4 “4 And fathers, do not make your children angry, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”

Col 3.15 “15 And the peace of Christ must rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.”

1 Tim 2.8 “8 Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and dispute.”

Ps 34.14 “14 Turn from evil and do good. Seek peace and pursue it.”

Comment: Question, can Anger be regulated and controlled according to scripture yes if we allow the Holy Spirit to take control of our spirit and monitor the inward feelings, when faced with a situation or occurrence and not just blow up and explode with devastation.