Anger, human

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Human anger arises for a number of reasons, some of which are acceptable and others which are not. Scripture stresses the potentially destructive aspects of human anger and urges moderation.

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Reasons for human anger

Jealousy

Genesis 4:4–5 ESV

and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell.

See also 1 Sa 17:28; 1 Sa 18:8; 1 Ki 21:4; Lk 15:28

Pride

Jonah 4:1 ESV

But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.

See also 2 Sa 3:8; 2 Sa 6:8; 2 Ki 5:11; 2 Ch 26:19

The truth

2 Ch 16:10 Hanani had prophesied against the king.

Human anger is sometimes justified

Exodus 32:19 ESV

And as soon as he came near the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, Moses’ anger burned hot, and he threw the tablets out of his hands and broke them at the foot of the mountain.

See also Ex 11:8; Ex 16:20; Nu 16:15; Le 10:16; 1 Sa 11:6; 1 Sa 20:34; 2 Sa 12:5; Ne 5:6; Mk 3:5; Lk 14:21

Results of human anger

Strife

Genesis 4:8 ESV

Cain spoke to Abel his brother. And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.

See also 1 Sa 20:30; Ps 124:2–3; Pr 29:22; Pr 30:33

God’s judgment

Matthew 5:22 ESV

But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.

Sin

James 1:20 ESV

for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

See also Ps 4:4; Pr 14:17; 2 Co 12:20; Eph 4:26

Dealing with anger

Becoming slow to anger

1 Corinthians 13:5 ESV

or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;

Not taking revenge

Romans 12:19 ESV

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Renouncing anger

Ephesians 4:31 ESV

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.