Declarations for managing anger God's way, choosing patience and self-control over wrath.
Pick a category« So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. »
James 1:19-20
I proclaim that I am swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath, for human anger does not produce the righteousness of God.
« A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. »
Proverbs 15:1
I declare that I choose a soft answer that turns away wrath, rather than harsh words that stir up conflict.
« A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back. »
Proverbs 29:11
I proclaim that I do not vent all my feelings like a fool, but I hold them back with the wisdom that comes from God.
« Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools. »
Ecclesiastes 7:9
I declare that I do not hasten in my spirit to be angry, for anger rests only in the bosom of fools. I choose patience instead.
« But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. »
Colossians 3:8
I proclaim that I put off anger, wrath, and malice, and I put on the character of Christ in every relationship.