Anger: A Dangerous Emotion!

24 Aug Anger: A Dangerous Emotion!

August 24, 2025

Anger: A Dangerous Emotion!

“When angry, do not sin; do not ever let your wrath (your exasperation, your fury or indignation) last until the sun goes down.” Ephesians 4:26 AMPC

The AMPC version breaks down this verse where we can have the understanding that there will be times when we do get angry, but as it says, sin not and also gives us a timeframe for which we have to “Let it GO” whatever it is that has made us angry.

Now there is righteous Indignation/ anger, As Jesus was in John 2:13-18 or Psalm 7:11 that says, “God is a just judge, And God is angry with the wicked every day.”  But this type of anger is not our focus for today.

 Anger is a normal emotion, but as common as it is, if not controlled, or if you find yourself being controlled by it, take a step back and assess the situation.  The Pressures of Life. We have all been under pressure at times, and during those times, it is easy to become agitated, negative or even fall into unbelief or doubt. We know that any of these may cost you what you’re praying for, derail your life, or cause you to miss an excellent opportunity.   Psalm 37:8 NLT says, “Don’t be angry or furious.  Anger can lead to sin”. Just stay cool!

Why guard yourself against anger?

We have all heard of the term Anger Management there are classes, professionals who specialize in the subject matter (if you need help, get help), Now this is what the Word of God says it put anger in the category of carnality not Christ or the character of the New Man: “But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.” Colossians 3:8 NIV Anger is at the top of the list.  And if that not enough to get you to guard against anger look at Matthew 5:22 where Jesus is speaking “But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: And whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”   

What we must do!

Heard one Pastor say that he and his wife had made an agreement when they first got married: they agreed that they would never go to bed angry with each other. He talked about how hard it is sometimes for the person who is upset to let that anger go. But it doesn’t matter which side of the coin you’re on, we cannot let the sun go down on our wrath. Well, I hear somebody saying I am so tired, as it seems like every time, I agree with myself and say I’m not going to get angry or upset. So, I try to avoid certain people and situations, and all of a sudden, it just pops up. What do I do?

Action(s) to consider/take when you’re in an angered state.

James 1:19-20 NIV “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”

• Pray
• Remember to walk in love as it overlooks offenses and covers a multitude of sin Proverbs 17:9 & 10:12
• Pump Up the Praise and Worship in your life.
• Avoid angry people
• Avoid arguments and heated discussions.
• Exercise restraint
• Watch your words, death and life are in the power of the tongue Proverbs 18:21.
• Let God take care of the revenge for the wrong done to you.
• Stop talking
• Walk/run away
• Don’t hold grudges.
• Find out what makes you angry:
  • It could be a bloodline issue; several people in your family have this same problem with anger.
  • Issues from your personal past that you have not dealt with.
  • Forgive yourself and others.
  • It could be what you look at or listen to, for example: News outlets, specific topics being covered in the news, music, and movies with violent undertones etc.
  • Your associations
  • It could be related to a health challenge you’re having.
  • Or something as simple as you need a vacation, or a break from something or someone.
• Your fellowship with God is not as strong as it once was or should be.  As anger is an emotion like happiness, fear, and sadness, we gain strength from our time with God.  

Prayer

Father, in the name of Jesus, we come to you now asking you to help us with anger. We may be a person with a short fuse or a quiet storm that builds up and then blows over. The anger may be justified or unjustified. Either way, you say in your Word, “But don’t let the passion of your emotions lead you to sin! Don’t let anger control you or be fuel for revenge, not for even a day. Don’t give the slanderous accuser, the Devil, an opportunity to manipulate you!”  Ephesians 4:26-27 TPT.  Lord, please search our hearts. Lord, show us where we have erred and give us the solution(s) that will rid us of any anger issues we have so that we can walk in peace with you, Lord Jesus, all men, and ourselves.  We bind the enemy and close every door to frustration in all areas of our lives, especially in the area of anger.  Thank you, Lord Jesus, we received it done right now in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

Theresa Woodard