Being Upset
9 passages
- Ephesians 4:26–27
26“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, 27and do not give the devil a foothold.
Read it in context - Proverbs 29:11
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Read it in context - Colossians 3:12–14
12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.
Read it in context - Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Read it in context - Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Read it in context - Romans 12:19
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Read it in context - Matthew 18:15
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
Read it in context - Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Read it in context - Hebrews 8:12
For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”
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