A powerful emotion that can reflect righteous concern or sinful self-will; Scripture calls believers to restrain it and reflect God’s patience.
Anger, when directed by selfishness or pride, leads to destruction and sin. Yet not all anger is evil—righteous anger grieves over injustice and mirrors God’s holiness when expressed under His control. The Spirit transforms unruly anger into zeal for what is good, teaching believers to respond to wrongs with truth, mercy, and restraint.