Bible Verses About "How to Deal with Anger Biblically"
Believers handle anger by being slow to wrath, addressing it before sundown, refusing bitterness and revenge, and bringing the matter to God in prayer rather than acting on the flesh.
Believers handle anger by being slow to wrath, addressing it before sundown, refusing bitterness and revenge, and bringing the matter to God in prayer rather than acting on the flesh.
"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God." — James 1:19-20 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "How to Deal with Anger Biblically?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God."
"Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil."
"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."
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