I originally put these scriptures together to have a little chat with two of my kids who have been having a little temper problem lately. Then I realized they would make good reading for a discussion that our group does frequently involving all the kids. Then I realized they would be great for us adults as well. And finally, I realized they’d be great for Gospel Union!
So enjoy, and I hope these verses challenge you to handle your anger better. I know they help me.
Psalm 4:4 – In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. (NIV)
Psalm 37:8 – Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. (NIV)
Psalm 103:8 – The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. (NIV)
Proverbs 15:1 – A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (NIV)
Proverbs 15:28 – The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. (NIV)
Proverbs 22:24 – Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered. (NIV)
Proverbs 26:4 – Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. (NIV)
Proverbs 29:11 – A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. (NIV)
Proverbs 30:33 – For as churning the milk produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.” (NIV)
Ecclesiastes 7:9 – Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. (NIV)
2 Corinthians 12:20 – For I am afraid that when I come I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find me as you want me to be. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger… (NIV)
Ephesians 4:26 – “In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. (NIV)
Ephesians 4:31 – Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. (NIV)
Colossians 3:8 – But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. (NIV)
James 1:19-20 – My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. (NIV)
Thoughts on anger
I originally put these scriptures together to have a little chat with two of my kids who have been having a little temper problem lately. Then I realized they would make good reading for a discussion that our group does frequently involving all the kids. Then I realized they would be great for us adults as well. And finally, I realized they’d be great for Gospel Union!
So enjoy, and I hope these verses challenge you to handle your anger better. I know they help me.
Psalm 4:4 – In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. (NIV)
Psalm 37:8 – Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. (NIV)
Psalm 103:8 – The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. (NIV)
Proverbs 15:1 – A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (NIV)
Proverbs 15:28 – The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. (NIV)
Proverbs 22:24 – Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered. (NIV)
Proverbs 26:4 – Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. (NIV)
Proverbs 29:11 – A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. (NIV)
Proverbs 30:33 – For as churning the milk produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.” (NIV)
Ecclesiastes 7:9 – Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. (NIV)
2 Corinthians 12:20 – For I am afraid that when I come I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find me as you want me to be. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger… (NIV)
Ephesians 4:26 – “In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. (NIV)
Ephesians 4:31 – Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. (NIV)
Colossians 3:8 – But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. (NIV)
James 1:19-20 – My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. (NIV)
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