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is it okay to be angry at god?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people grapple with the idea of being angry at God. It's a complex issue, and I believe it's essential to understand that anger is not always wrong. In fact, God is angry with wickedness every day (Ps 7:11). However, the key is to distinguish between righteous and unrighteous anger. When we're angry with God, we need to examine our motivations and actions. Are we angry because we feel God is unfair or unjust, or are we angry because we're hurt or frustrated? The Bible teaches us that anger is sinful when it's directed against the wrong object, for the wrong cause, or leads to wrong behavior. We're commanded to put away anger (Eph 4:31; Col 3:8) and to refrain from sin in our anger (Eph 4:26). As Christians, we're called to be slow to anger (Ex 34:6; Jas 1:19) and to control our emotions, rather than suppressing or venting them. When we're angry with God, it's essential to take a step back, reflect on our emotions, and seek to understand God's perspective. In my experience, people often struggle with anger towards God because they feel he's not responding to their needs or circumstances. However, we need to remember that God's ways are not our ways, and his thoughts are not our thoughts (Isa 55:8-9). When we're angry with God, we're often questioning his love and power. But as Christians, we need to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when we don't understand his ways. As the psalmist says, "You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness" (Ps 86:15).
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