Anger
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Definition:
Anger. The word normally used in the Bible to refer to an emotion considered sinful.
ANGER—the emotion of instant displeasure on account of something evil that presents itself to our view.
Pertaining to God:
The anger of God contains this element: man should be good, yet he sins—and God is angry
(Dt. 29:25-26)
Also, it is suggested that this is the understanding that caused Moses to destroy the tablets of the Law after coming down from Mt. Sinai (Ex. 32:19)
As ascribed to God, it merely denotes his displeasure with sin and with sinners (Ps. 7:11).
the Eng. word is unfortunate so far as it may seem to imply selfish, malicious or vindictive. personal feeling. The anger of God is the response of His holiness to outbreaking sin.
Pertaining to Jesus:
Jesus was angry towards the Pharisees as they sought to trap Him in breaking the law (Mk. 3:5)
Jesus was angry when He cleansed the temple (Jn. 2:13-22, Mt. 21:12)
“Righteous indignation” refers to the extreme displeasure of a holy heart unable to tolerate sin of any kind.
Pertaining to other NT usages:
Paul’s instruction in Eph. 4:26-27. Perhaps he thought “righteous indignation could easily turn into unholy anger and sinful wrath” (BEB)
James’ instruction in Jas. 1:19.
Pertaining to Believers today:
There is an appropriate way to deal with and express anger. We must be careful to handle our anger appropriately and in a manner that is consistent with God’s character and standard. Our anger should glorify Him, not dishonor Him.
CONCLUSION:
Anger in and of itself is not evil nor good. To the degree that we handle it determines the nature and outcome of it. Typically, anger from God has been in relation to His people practicing sin. This is also exemplified in Jesus. For us, we should ensure that our anger is out of righteousness and that we do not allow it to cause us to sin or to offend God in how we respond to and utilize it.
