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Minister's Corner
How Christians Can Handle Anger Without Letting It Become Sin - Min. Harrell L. Henton
“Be ye angry, and sin not… Neither give place to the devil.” - Ephesians 4:26–27
Anger is a normal human emotion. Even Jesus experienced righteous anger (Mark 3:5). The Bible does not teach that every feeling of anger is sinful. However, what we do with our anger can lead us into sin.
Anger can cause us to say hurtful words, act without thinking, hold grudges, seek revenge, or damage relationships. That’s why Scripture tells us to control our anger rather than allow our anger to control us.
When Anger Rises…
1. PAUSE BEFORE YOU REACT
James 1:19 says we should be “swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”
Before responding, take a moment to pray and calm your heart. A few seconds of self-control can prevent hours—or years—of regret.
2. WATCH YOUR WORDS
Proverbs 15:1 says, “A soft answer turneth away wrath.”
You can speak the truth without speaking harshly. Ask yourself: Will my words help solve the problem, or will they make it worse?
3. DON’T HOLD ON TO BITTERNESS
Ephesians 4:31–32 tells us to put away “bitterness, and wrath, and anger” and instead be kind and forgiving.
Don’t allow yesterday’s offense to become today’s bitterness.
4. DON’T SEEK REVENGE
Romans 12:19 reminds us, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
We don’t have to get even. We can trust God to handle what we cannot.
5. FOLLOW CHRIST’S EXAMPLE
1 Peter 2:23 reminds us that when Jesus was reviled, “he reviled not again.”
When we are mistreated, our response should still reflect Christ. Anger itself isn’t always sinful. What we do with our anger can become sinful.
Being a Christian doesn’t mean we will never become angry. It means we learn to bring our anger under the authority of Christ.
When someone hurts you, don’t let their actions determine your character.
When someone insults you, don’t let their words control your response.
When you’re frustrated, don’t surrender your self-control.
And when you’re angry, remember:
You don’t have to deny your anger—but you do have to surrender it to God.
A Simple Prayer When You’re Angry
“Lord, I am angry, but I don’t want my anger to control me. Help me to be slow to speak, slow to react, and quick to forgive. Give me the wisdom and self-control to respond in a way that honors You. Help me not to give the devil a place in my heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
REMEMBER
You may not be able to control what happens to you, but with God’s help, you can control how you respond.
Anger may knock on the door of your heart, but you don’t have to let it move in.
“Let not the sun go down upon your wrath.” — Ephesians 4:26
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SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45 AM
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SUNDAY WORSHIP - 11:00 AM
SUNDAY WORSHIP - 11:00 AM
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY - 9:00 AM & 7:00PM
SUNDAY WORSHIP - 11:00 AM