😠 Anger

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.

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Jonah 4

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...

5 min read 85% relevant
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Matthew 5

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...

5 min read 85% relevant
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Genesis 4

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.

3 min read 80% relevant
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Ephesians 4

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.

7 min read 80% relevant
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Ruth 25

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.

6 min read 75% relevant
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John 2

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...

7 min read 72% relevant
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Proverbs 29

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.

5 min read 70% relevant

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