Welcome Your Anger
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” - Ephesians 4:26
When you think of anger, you probably picture yelling, throwing things, or lashing out in some way. That’s often how we’ve seen anger expressed, and it’s easy to associate the emotion with destruction and chaos.
But here’s a different way to look at anger: it’s not the emotion itself that’s the problem, it’s how we express it. In fact, Scripture tells us to "be angry" but there’s a catch. We are called to welcome the emotion of anger, but not let it lead us into sin.
Paul’s message in Ephesians 4:26 isn’t to deny or suppress anger, it’s to acknowledge it and handle it well. Anger, just like any other emotion, is a part of who we are as humans, and it’s not inherently sinful. In fact, God Himself has experienced anger—yet He did not sin in His expression of it.
Anger can alert us to injustice, motivate us to make changes, and give us the drive to stand up for what’s right. When channeled correctly, anger can be a powerful tool for good. But Paul warns that we should be careful not to let anger control us. It’s not the presence of anger that’s the issue, it’s allowing it to control our actions or lead us into sin.
When we welcome anger, we recognize it as an emotion with a purpose, but we also remember that it must be handled with care. Take time to reflect on why you’re angry and what the root cause is. Use that anger to fuel positive actions, rather than letting it spiral into rash decisions or hurtful words. Don’t let anger control you, use it to move forward with wisdom and grace.
If you find yourself feeling angry, don’t immediately try to push it away or shame yourself for feeling it. Instead, welcome it. Take a step back, process it, and ask yourself how you can use this emotion to make a positive difference. Be angry, but do not sin.
When you think of anger, you probably picture yelling, throwing things, or lashing out in some way. That’s often how we’ve seen anger expressed, and it’s easy to associate the emotion with destruction and chaos.
But here’s a different way to look at anger: it’s not the emotion itself that’s the problem, it’s how we express it. In fact, Scripture tells us to "be angry" but there’s a catch. We are called to welcome the emotion of anger, but not let it lead us into sin.
Paul’s message in Ephesians 4:26 isn’t to deny or suppress anger, it’s to acknowledge it and handle it well. Anger, just like any other emotion, is a part of who we are as humans, and it’s not inherently sinful. In fact, God Himself has experienced anger—yet He did not sin in His expression of it.
Anger can alert us to injustice, motivate us to make changes, and give us the drive to stand up for what’s right. When channeled correctly, anger can be a powerful tool for good. But Paul warns that we should be careful not to let anger control us. It’s not the presence of anger that’s the issue, it’s allowing it to control our actions or lead us into sin.
When we welcome anger, we recognize it as an emotion with a purpose, but we also remember that it must be handled with care. Take time to reflect on why you’re angry and what the root cause is. Use that anger to fuel positive actions, rather than letting it spiral into rash decisions or hurtful words. Don’t let anger control you, use it to move forward with wisdom and grace.
If you find yourself feeling angry, don’t immediately try to push it away or shame yourself for feeling it. Instead, welcome it. Take a step back, process it, and ask yourself how you can use this emotion to make a positive difference. Be angry, but do not sin.
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