Is it a sin to be angry?
Even Jesus got angry - but there's a difference between righteous and sinful anger. Discover the line.
7 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Jonah's Anger and God's Compassion
Jonah is angry that God spared Nineveh—this is exactly why he fled. God uses a plant, a worm, and a scorching wind to teach Jonah about compassion. Should God not pity 120,000 people who cannot tell...
The Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes and Kingdom Character
Jesus delivers the greatest sermon ever preached, beginning with the Beatitudes that overturn worldly values. He describes the character of Kingdom citizens and calls His followers to be salt and ligh...
Cain and Abel
The first murder reveals how sin escalates from jealousy to violence. God warns Cain, judges him, yet shows mercy even in punishment.
Walking Worthy of Your Calling
Paul urges believers to live out their calling in unity, describes the gifts Christ gives to the church, and contrasts the old self with the new life in Christ.
David, Nabal, and Abigail
Samuel dies. When the foolish Nabal insults David, his wise wife Abigail intervenes with provisions and persuasive speech, preventing David from bloodshed. After Nabal's death, David marries Abigail.
Water to Wine and Cleansing the Temple
At a wedding in Cana, Jesus performs His first sign, turning water into wine and revealing His glory. In Jerusalem, He drives merchants from the temple, declaring it His Father's house. When asked for...
Justice, Discipline, and Vision
Proverbs 29 addresses leadership, child-rearing, anger, and the essential need for divine guidance, concluding Solomon's collected proverbs with wisdom for both rulers and ordinary people.
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