Be angry, and sin not. Let not the sun go down upon your anger (Ephesians 4:26).
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret-it leads only to evil (Psalm 37:8).
It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel (Proverbs 20:3).
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control (Proverbs 29:11).
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins (Proverbs 29:22).
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Anger is also known as: annoyed, frustrated, on edge, sore, griped, fed-up, irritated, irked, provoked, disgusted, dissatisfied, disturbed, distraught, indignant, impatient, exasperated, cross, troubled, upset, mad, bitter, vexed, ticked off, uptight, aggravated, excited, envious, resentful and a few others that I will not mention. The Bible describes anger as a sin and anger expresses antagonism, exasperation, indignation, resentment, and outrage. Neither one of those words are never used in connection with God. Anger is one of those sins that Christians do not pay attention to but it is a practice that put the devil at ease in their lives. The devil gets joy from anger, but anger grieves the Holy Spirit. The Bible says in Revelation 12:12 and 17 that Satan is seething with anger. So if/when you are angry the Devil feels right at home in your life, and as we have discussed in a previous study, the Devil and the Holy Spirit cannot be at the same place at the same time, (they cannot co-habit). Having the Devil in your heart will keep The Holy Spirit away and consequently keep you prayers from being answered. You and I have to be vigilant. We must not do anything that makes the devil feel welcome in our hearts.
Is there anger, hostility and hurt in your heart? Is the devil attacking your health and you are angry about it? Has somebody done you wrong and you are still/always angry about it? Did you lose a parent at an early age? Did a loved one walk out on you? Is your boss holding you back by refusing to give the promotion that is rightfully yours? Have you been humiliated and rejected by people who claim to love you? Let me tell you, whatever may have been done to you; you are making it even worse by making your life the Devil's home. If you are saved, anger has no place in your heart. The Holy Spirit lives in you. You need ask God for forgiveness and forgive those who have done you wrong. You can overcome. Jesus made it possible for you to overcome any situation. You can be set free from anger. Satan does not have any power over you anymore. Take authority over anger and be free.
Old Testament:
Psalm 37:8, Proverbs 12:16 and 18, Proverbs 14:16-17 and 29, Proverbs 15:1 and 18, Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 17:27, Proverbs 20:3 and 22, Proverbs 25:28, Proverbs 29:8 and 11, Proverbs 29:22,
New Testament:
Matthew 5:21-24, Romans 12:21, 1 Corinthians 13:4-5, Galatians 5:19-20, Ephesians 4:26, Ephesians 4:29-32, Philippians 4:5, Colossians 3:8, 2 Timothy 2:24, James 1:19-20, 1 Peter 3:9, just to keep the list short).
Is it really possible to have victory over anger? Anger is like any other sin. You certainly can break free from it. You can break free from anything. You can change. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you and He will. The Bible is valid and still relevant. That’s why it is so important to study the Word. Continue to grow in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Friend, practice forgiveness. Set you mind and your heart free. Put on the Armour of God and have victory over anger!
Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you (Proverbs 20:22).
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing (1 Peter 3:9).
Praise the Lord!
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