Jesus was the best teacher about how to handle being angry. It is in the 10 commandments not to murder. If you murder someone, then you will face judgment. Jesus explained what murder was a little better. If you are angry with someone, then you are subject to the same judgment by God as if you had actually committed murder.
If you call someone an idiot, then you are in danger of going before court. If you curse someone, then you are at risk of entering hell. It comes down to your heart. If your heart is hateful, then it will be judged. If you heart is seeking God, then you will stay pure.
If you have an issue with someone, then take care of it before you go before God as if you are pure. God wants us to fix relationships instead of allowing bitterness and hatred to build. If you do that, then you can face God with a clear conscience.
One day some parent brought their children to Jesus, so that he could touch them and bless them. His disciples had his best interest at heart, so they tried to send the people away and not bother Jesus. This made Jesus angry. Who are we to turn people away from Jesus?
Jesus commanded that the children should be allowed to come to him. We all need to go to Jesus with the child-like acceptance and openness. Jesus took the children into his arms and placed his hands on their heads to bless them. If we go to Jesus like a child, then we will be blessed.
Jesus' ways are greater than the ways of people. We only have an earthly perspective. We speak of earthly things. Jesus came to earth to testify about all he had seen and heard. Yet, only a few believe. If you accept His testimony, believe that He is God that was human for a while, sent by God the father, and gave you the Holy Spirit, then you will be a part of God's family. You will understand love. Anyone who rejects Jesus will remain in God's angry judgment to never escape.
Jesus called out hypocrisy. Hypocrisy made him angry and he was not going to allow people to be influenced by it without at least revealing truth. It reveals the heart when a person becomes angry with the truth being revealed. Look beneath the surface, so you can judge correctly.
After Jesus left the apostles, they carried on his ministry. They taught the truth and freedom. Peter and John endured and told the believers what they learned while in prison for following Jesus. The assembly prayed and involved the Holy Spirit. They sought peace among a nation angry with them for following Jesus. People prepare for battle while Jesus' followers gather to pray and live life together in harmony.
Do not lie. Reveal the truth no matter how hard it is. Do not let your anger control you. Do not allow yourself to stay angry. Resolve the issue before you go to bed, so that your heart does not grow hard. Anger is a foothold for Satan.
Complete the work that God gives you. Only become a leader if ordained or commissioned by God. There are very strict rules for a church leader. They are expected to live at a higher standard because they are ones that show the church the way. Elders (or deacons, pastors, and teachers) are to live blamelessly. They are to be faithful to their spouse and raise children to obey God. They manage God's house, so he can't be arrogant or quick-tempered (easily become angry). He can't be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money.
We all need to live with integrity and hold ourselves accountable. That means we need to learn to be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry. Think before you speak. Hear all of the truth and figure out where the gaps are before reaching a hasty conclusion. Human anger does not produce righteousness. Get rid of everything that places evil on yourself. Humble your heart and allow His righteous power grow in your soul.
Matthew 5:21-26, Mark 10:13-16, John 3:31-36, 7:21-24, Acts 4:23-26, Ephesians 4:25-27, Titus 1:5-7, & James 1:19-21
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