A short-tempered man is a fool. "Don't be quick-tempered—that is being a fool." Ecclesiastes 7:9, TLB.
"A wise man restrains his anger and overlooks insults. This is to his credit." Proverbs 19:11, TLB.
"It is better to be slow-tempered than famous; it is better to have self-control than to control an army." Proverbs 16:32, TLBGet over anger quickly. "If you are angry, don't sin by nursing your grudge. Don't let the sun go down with you still angry—get over it quickly; For when you are angry you give a mighty foothold to the devil." Ephesians 4:26-27, TLB.
What does Jesus warn about anger? "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." Matthew 5:22, NKJV
How does God relate to anger? "The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy." Psalm 103:8, NKJV
How does Love relate to anger? "It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs." 1 Corinthians 13:5, NIV
Don't fight back when wronged. "Don't repay evil for evil. Don't snap back at those who say unkind things about you. Instead, pray for God's help for them, for we are to be kind to others, and God will bless us for it." I Peter 3:9, TLB
Anger produces strife. "For as churning the milk produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife." Proverbs 30:33, NIV
How should we react to someone's anger? "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1, NKJV
Why do we forgive, rather than continue to be angry? Because God forgave us. "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:30-32, NKJV5
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Blessed are the peacemakers, for
they shall be called sons of God.