Biblical Answer

Understanding Anger Towards God

Anger towards God is a common experience for many people. It's natural to feel angry when we're hurt, frustrated, or disappointed, especially if we feel that God is not being fair or just. However, anger towards God is not just about us; it's about our spiritual allegiances. It's about whether we trust God or not. When we're angry with God, it shows that we don't trust him, and it becomes an opportunity to know him better. As the Bible says, "You have marginalized him. You have pushed him away, given him the cold shoulder" (Speaking the Truth in Love 113).

Constructive Expression of Anger

Anger should be constructively expressed to God and to others. We can express our anger to others for their wrongs, but this is only the beginning of the story. Once anger settles in, it will bring us to a crossroad where we must decide whether to turn to the true God, who shows compassion to those who trust him, or to trust our own strength and wisdom. Our anger indicates that we really don't trust God, and therefore, we can't simply say, "I'm going to stop being angry." Instead, we must allow prayer to test us and help us to put up a good fight against lingering anger. We can also turn our anger over to God by speaking the truth in love and acknowledging our anger with God, which allows us to trust him more.

The Importance of Trusting God

Trusting God is key to handling anger towards him. When we trust God, we recognize that his anger is not like ours, but rather it's infused with holy purpose. His holy rage is under the perfect control of limitless love, and he suspends final judgment until the day of reckoning. We can't afford to suppress our anger or deal with it on our own, as this gives Satan an opportunity to access our lives. Instead, we must turn our anger over to God and trust him to handle it. As the Bible says, "God disciplines you like that, let Him have His way with you. Allow Him to put you into a right-standing relationship before God" (Speaking the Truth in Love 114). By trusting God, we can learn to handle our anger in a way that honors him and deepens our relationship with him.