Anger Psalms 37:8 “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret – it only causes harm.”

AngerAnger

Psalms 37:8Psalms 37:8

““Cease from anger, Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; and forsake wrath; Do not fret – it only Do not fret – it only

causes harm.”causes harm.”

DefinitionDefinitionthumosthumos – speaks of a turbulent commotion, the – speaks of a turbulent commotion, the

boiling agitation of the feelings, passion, anger boiling agitation of the feelings, passion, anger forthwith boiling up and soon subsiding, which forthwith boiling up and soon subsiding, which is forbidden in Ephesians 4:31. is forbidden in Ephesians 4:31.

parorgismosparorgismos – translated “wrath” in Ephesians – translated “wrath” in Ephesians 4:26, is also forbidden. It refers to anger that is 4:26, is also forbidden. It refers to anger that is accompanied by irritation, exasperation, accompanied by irritation, exasperation, embitterment. embitterment.

orgeorge – is an anger which is an abiding and settled – is an anger which is an abiding and settled habit of the mind that is aroused under certain habit of the mind that is aroused under certain conditions. This is the anger spoken of in the conditions. This is the anger spoken of in the words, “be ye angry.” Trench says “Under words, “be ye angry.” Trench says “Under certain conditions, (anger) is a righteous certain conditions, (anger) is a righteous passion …” (passion …” (from Wuest’s Word Studies)from Wuest’s Word Studies)

Proverbs and Proverbs and Ecclesiastes On AngerEcclesiastes On Anger

Proverbs 14:17 “He that is soon Proverbs 14:17 “He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.”man of wicked devices is hated.”

Proverbs 16:32 “He that is slow Proverbs 16:32 “He that is slow to anger is better than the to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.”spirit, than he that taketh a city.”


Proverbs 19:11 “The discretion Proverbs 19:11 “The discretion of a man maketh him slow to of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”over a transgression.”

Proverbs 22:24 “Make no Proverbs 22:24 “Make no friendship with a man that is friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go”wrathful man thou shalt not go”


Proverbs 29:11 “A fool uttereth Proverbs 29:11 “A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.”keepeth it back and stilleth it.”

Proverbs 29:22 “An angry man Proverbs 29:22 “An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.”man aboundeth in transgression.”

Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Be not hasty in Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.”resteth in the bosom of fools.”

Anger In The New Anger In The New TestamentTestament

Anger and wrath are to be replaced by Anger and wrath are to be replaced by kindness and forgiveness kindness and forgiveness - Ephesians - Ephesians 4:31-324:31-32

We are told we must also We are told we must also “put them “put them all away: anger, wrath, malice …” - all away: anger, wrath, malice …” - Colossians 3:8Colossians 3:8

“… “… slow to wrath; for the wrath of slow to wrath; for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness man worketh not the righteousness of God.” - James 1:19-20of God.” - James 1:19-20

Why Are You Angry?Why Are You Angry?

Cain was angry because of Cain was angry because of envy. Genesis 4:5b-6; 1 John envy. Genesis 4:5b-6; 1 John 3:11-123:11-12

Why Are You Angry?Why Are You Angry?

God was angry because of the God was angry because of the sin of His peoplesin of His people..

1.1. With the wicked. Psalms 79:5With the wicked. Psalms 79:5

2.2. With Moses. Deuteronomy 1:37; With Moses. Deuteronomy 1:37; 4:214:21

3.3. With Aaron. Deuteronomy 9:20With Aaron. Deuteronomy 9:20

4.4. With Solomon. 1 Kings 11:9With Solomon. 1 Kings 11:9

5.5. With Israel. 2 Kings 17:18With Israel. 2 Kings 17:18

Why Are You Angry?Why Are You Angry?Jesus became angryJesus became angry..1.1. With the money changers in the temple. With the money changers in the temple. cf. cf.

John 2:17 “make not my Father's house John 2:17 “make not my Father's house a house of merchandise.” a house of merchandise.” Jesus was Jesus was “eaten up” with anger.“eaten up” with anger.

2.2. Later in his ministry he cast them out againLater in his ministry he cast them out again, , “And said unto them, It is written, My “And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.” Matthew 21:13 KJVthieves.” Matthew 21:13 KJV

3.3. When the Pharisees hardened their hearts When the Pharisees hardened their hearts as Jesus healed on the Sabbath day. Mark as Jesus healed on the Sabbath day. Mark 3:1-63:1-6

The Expression Of AngerThe Expression Of Anger

““Be ye angry, and sin not …” Be ye angry, and sin not …” “… “… neither give place to the devil.” neither give place to the devil.”

Ephesians 4:26-27Ephesians 4:26-27Yet, some situations actually do expect Yet, some situations actually do expect

anger … righteous anger.anger … righteous anger.1.1. Moses came down from Sinai and Moses came down from Sinai and

found Israel embroiled in idolatry and found Israel embroiled in idolatry and revelry.revelry.(Exodus 32:1, 19-20)(Exodus 32:1, 19-20)

2.2. Potiphar came home to his wife Potiphar came home to his wife crying about an assault on her by crying about an assault on her by Joseph. (cf. Genesis 39:12-20)Joseph. (cf. Genesis 39:12-20)

How Do We Behave In How Do We Behave In Anger?Anger?

1. Cain killed Able, lied to God. Genesis 4:7-91. Cain killed Able, lied to God. Genesis 4:7-9

2. Saul sought to kill David. 1 Samuel 18:7-92. Saul sought to kill David. 1 Samuel 18:7-9

3. Haman sought to kill all the Jews because 3. Haman sought to kill all the Jews because Mordecai refused to bow before him. Esther Mordecai refused to bow before him. Esther 3:63:6

Tantrums, yell, stomp and kick, throw Tantrums, yell, stomp and kick, throw things, say things to hurt. Such things, say things to hurt. Such unrestrained behavior is NEVER right! It is unrestrained behavior is NEVER right! It is sinful!sinful!

Anger Must Not VoidAnger Must Not VoidSelf-ControlSelf-Control

Self-Control commanded.Self-Control commanded. Virtues. 2 Peter 1:5-7Virtues. 2 Peter 1:5-7 Fruit of the Spirit. Galatians Fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-235:22-23

Example of Jesus demands Example of Jesus demands it.it.1 Peter 2:21-231 Peter 2:21-23

Wise man controls his anger.Wise man controls his anger. Proverbs 16:32 “He that is slow to anger Proverbs 16:32 “He that is slow to anger

is better than the mighty; And he that is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.”city.”

Proverbs 14:29 “He that is slow to anger Proverbs 14:29 “He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.”hasty of spirit exalteth folly.”

Proverbs 19:11 “The discretion of a man Proverbs 19:11 “The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”glory to pass over a transgression.”

Proverbs 15:18 “A wrathful man stirreth Proverbs 15:18 “A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”anger appeaseth strife.”

The fool does not control The fool does not control his angerhis anger..

Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Be not hasty in Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.”resteth in the bosom of fools.”

Proverbs 29:11 “A fool uttereth all Proverbs 29:11 “A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.”it back and stilleth it.”

In Anger, What Do You In Anger, What Do You Say?Say?

Do you say insulting, hurtful Do you say insulting, hurtful thingsthings??

““Death and life are in the power of the Death and life are in the power of the tongue …” (Proverbs 18:21).tongue …” (Proverbs 18:21).

““There is that speaketh rashly like the There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword” (Proverbs 12:18)piercings of a sword” (Proverbs 12:18)

““An ungodly man digs up evil, and it An ungodly man digs up evil, and it is on his lips like a burning fire. A is on his lips like a burning fire. A perverse man sows strife, and a perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates the best of whisperer separates the best of friends” (KJV Proverbs 16:27-28).friends” (KJV Proverbs 16:27-28).

In Anger, What Do You In Anger, What Do You Say?Say?Do you curseDo you curse??

““Thou shalt not take the name of Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain, for Jehovah Jehovah thy God in vain, for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that taketh will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7).his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7).

““Bring forth him that cursed without Bring forth him that cursed without the camp … and let all the the camp … and let all the congregation stone him” (Leviticus congregation stone him” (Leviticus 24:14).24:14).

““Let no corrupt speech proceed out of Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be that it edifying as the need may be that it may give grace to them that hear” may give grace to them that hear” (Ephesians 4:29).(Ephesians 4:29).


Do you argueDo you argue?? ““A soft answer turneth away A soft answer turneth away

wrath: but a grievous word wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger” (Proverbs stirreth up anger” (Proverbs 15:1).15:1).

““Let your speech be always with Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer may know how ye ought to answer each one” (Colossians 4:6).each one” (Colossians 4:6).


““The tongue of the righteous is as The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver” (Proverbs 10:20).choice silver” (Proverbs 10:20).

““Pleasant words are as a Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones” and health to the bones” (Proverbs 16:24).(Proverbs 16:24).

““A word fitly spoken is like apples A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in network of silver” of gold in network of silver” (Proverbs 25:11).(Proverbs 25:11).

In Anger, Do You Accuse In Anger, Do You Accuse God?God?

Job knew better. Job 1:13-22Job knew better. Job 1:13-22 David became angry with God. 2 David became angry with God. 2

Samuel 6:6-8Samuel 6:6-8 Jonah was angry when Nineveh was Jonah was angry when Nineveh was

spared. Jonah 4:1spared. Jonah 4:1

How Long Do You Stay How Long Do You Stay Angry?Angry?

Ephesians 4:26 “Be ye angry, and sin not: Ephesians 4:26 “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath” let not the sun go down upon your wrath”

Be like GodBe like God (He gets over His anger). (He gets over His anger).

Micah 7:18-19 “Who is a God like unto Micah 7:18-19 “Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth over the transgression of the remnant of over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? his heritage? he retaineth not his anger he retaineth not his anger for everfor ever, because he delighteth in , because he delighteth in lovingkindness. He will again have lovingkindness. He will again have compassion upon us; he will tread our compassion upon us; he will tread our iniquities under foot; and thou wilt cast iniquities under foot; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.”all their sins into the depths of the sea.”

Conclusion:Conclusion:

Don’t Be A FoolDon’t Be A Fool … …

Proverbs 29:11 “A fool uttereth all his Proverbs 29:11 “A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.”back and stilleth it.”

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Anger Psalms 37:8 “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret – it only causes harm.”