Anger, though often seen in a negative light, has a legitimate and vital role when directed appropriately. God Almighty expects us to harness anger for a specific, necessary purpose, as it is part of His character, and we are created in His image. Just as God's wrath flares against sin, He intends for us to blaze with white-hot anger at the sin in our lives, targeting thoughts and behaviors that harm us. Scriptures show that anger, when righteous, can be exercised without reproach, as seen in examples like Moses' indignation. God is slow to anger, using it cautiously and only when necessary, and we are advised to do the same. Proverbs teaches that being slow to anger is better than might, and a wise person holds back rather than vents all feelings, as venting only fuels the fire. Anger must have a correct target, for if it cannot reach and destroy its intended object, it turns inward, causing havoc to both body and mind. Unresolved anger, like a restrained rattlesnake striking itself, can be destructive. God expects us to use godly indignation to flush out complacency and sin, making way for repentance. As Paul writes, godly sorrow produces diligence, clearing, indignation, zeal, and vindication, proving oneself clear in the matter. By adding godly anger to our character, we can displace complacency and allow God's Spirit to flow through us in greater measure to His glory.

The world is increasingly filled with anger, a trait that pervades even God's church as a common aspect of human nature. Anger manifests in two destructive forms: hidden and smoldering, leading to implosion, or explosive and overt, resulting in a loss of temper. Both types are harmful, contributing to physical ailments like high blood pressure and anxiety, and spiritual issues such as a lack of inner peace and joy, impeding God's Spirit. Uncontrolled anger, whether explosive or implosive, ranks among the most devastating works of the flesh, building up over years into a destructive force that tears at relationships, affecting spouses, children, and the church community. In Ephesians 4:26-27, the apostle Paul addresses anger as a source of sin and disruption in the church, presenting four principles: be angry, do not sin, do not let the sun go down on your wrath, and do not give place to the devil. Paul's command to "be angry" is not a concession to weakness but a positive directive, indicating there is a right kind of anger. This anger is a natural human capacity to be stirred by certain injustices, not inherently wrong. Examples from Scripture show appropriate expressions of anger, such as Moses' reaction to Pharaoh's refusal to free the Israelites, and Jesus Christ's indignation when driving out the moneychangers from the Temple. Jesus directed His anger toward sin, not people, maintaining control through the power of God's Spirit, exemplifying being swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath. Paul urges believers to be angry against sin and evil, emphasizing that a failure to react with indignation signifies moral decadence. This righteous anger, akin to God's wrath, is solution-oriented and controlled, unlike human anger that often lacks self-control. However, Paul balances this with "do not sin," warning against wrong forms of anger such as bad temper, irritability, being easily provoked, or exhibiting excessive, uncontrollable rage. Such anger, marked by bitterness, hatred, and vindictiveness, contrasts with the righteous anger that should target iniquity, not personal grievances. Anger grows through three influences: absorbing satan's spirit of disobedience, environmental factors like living with angry parents, and incomplete parenting that lacks love and discipline. These contribute to a nature prone to wrath, promoting rebellion and discord. Wrong ways to handle anger include burying it, bottling it up, or ventilating it through outbursts, all of which fail to resolve the issue and often lead to further conflict or internal harm. The solution lies in facing anger as sin, confessing it to God, and seeking the power of the Holy Spirit to remove it from one's nature. While controlling anger is a start, the ultimate goal is to eradicate unrighteous anger completely through God's Spirit, fostering kindness, tenderheartedness, and forgiveness, mirroring the forgiveness God extends through Christ.