• Matthew 5:21-24
    "You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.' But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
     
  • Proverbs 15:1
    A soft answer turns away wrath,
    But a harsh word stirs up anger.

     
  • Romans 1:28-32
    And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.
     
  • Galatians 5:19-21
    Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
     
  • Numbers 35:20-21
    If he pushes him out of hatred or, while lying in wait, hurls something at him so that he dies, or in enmity he strikes him with his hand so that he dies, the one who struck him shall surely be put to death. He is a murderer. The avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death when he meets him.
     
  • James 3:13-18
    Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
     
  • 1 Peter 3:9
    not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Hostility


Resources

Why Are Animals Hostile and Violent Toward Humans and Animals (Isaiah 11:6)?

Bible Questions & Answers

There is a reason the world, including the animal kingdom, suffers strife and violence. Because of disobedience and rebellion, the earth came under a curse, resulting in misery, suffering, violence, and death. This is why even the nature of most wild animals was changed, becoming fierce and hostile toward man and each other. …


Hijacking Peace

Sermonette by Joseph B. Baity

The world has no idea where peace comes from because they have long ago rejected the Prince of Peace and His prescription for tranquility.


Fruit of the Flesh - On Conflict

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

As God's chosen saints, we must not let our keyboard or mouth defile us. Godly conversation includes stifling the urge to win the argument at all costs.


Anger (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Hostility, as a destructive force, permeates human interactions with profound physical and spiritual consequences. Uncontrolled anger, often manifesting as explosive outbursts, tenses the atmosphere, polarizes those involved, and leaves wounds that can last a lifetime. It blocks sound thinking, preventing the identification of …


Preventing the Warfare State

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Hostility permeates the human condition, rooted in a spiritual enmity against God. From the beginning, mankind has been at war with Him, influenced by satan, the prince of the power of the air, who instigated war against God and continues to work in the sons of disobedience. This adversarial relationship began when satan …


Truth and God's Governance (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The second principle concerning the reality of God's governance reveals a stark contrast to humility: unrighteous anger, hostility, and temper deny the reality of God's sovereignty. Hostility often manifests as a denial of reality, emerging not as an innate trait but as a learned behavior, cultivated from childhood through …


Truth and God's Governance (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Hostility, as a manifestation of unrighteous anger and temper, stands in direct opposition to the reality of God's sovereignty. It often emerges from a self-centered reaction to unmet expectations, driving a desire to manipulate or punish rather than seeking solutions. Satan fuels this destructive emotion, using it to control, …


The Spiritual Mark of the Beast

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Anger and hostility, driven by self-centered competitive pride constitute Satan's spiritual mark that divides nations, ethnic groups, families, and the church.



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