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What Does the Bible Say About Anger?
The Bible does not ignore anger. It acknowledges that anger can arise, but it warns about how quickly it can lead to harm if it is not handled carefully.
What the Bible says
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Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.
Ephesians 4:26 Anger itself is not denied, but it must be controlled.
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Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
James 1:19-20 Slowing down response helps prevent anger from causing harm.
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A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in.
Proverbs 29:11 Wisdom is shown through restraint rather than reaction.
A grounded way to understand this
Anger is powerful, but the Bible shows it should be guided, not allowed to take control.
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