Anger is a topic mentioned often in Scripture. James urges us to be “slow to become angry” (James 1:19). Proverbs 19:11 says, “Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs” (nlt). Paul tells us, “ ‘In your anger do not sin’: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry” (Ephesians 4:26).
As believers in Jesus, we’re to be growing more like our “compassionate and gracious God, [who is] slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness” (Exodus 34:6). In the Old Testament, we see God angry at the sin of individuals or nations, but only after repeatedly imploring them: “Return to the Lord your God, for he is . . . slow to anger and abounding in love” (Joel 2:13). David assures us, “His anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime” (Psalm 30:5).
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