Biblical Answer

The Nature of Gods Anger

Gods anger is not like ours. It is infused with holy purpose and is a right and necessary reaction to objective moral evil. Gods anger should not be thought of as uncontrolled fury or personal spitefulness, but rather as a response to a breach of personal relationships, which in God's case is a failure to keep his moral law. This anger is not excessive or emotional, but rather a reflection of God's holy nature, which automatically rejects sin.

The Wrongness of Anger Directed at God

Anger directed at God is a wrong emotion if it is not accompanied by trust and a desire to know him better. Anger can be a shortcut that is doomed to fail, and it ultimately shows that we don't trust God. When we are angry with God, it is often because we feel that our rights and glory have been violated, rather than because God's love and justice have been offended. This kind of anger is not a righteous response, but rather a selfish one.

Putting Away Anger

Anger is not always wrong, but it is a work of the flesh that does not work the righteousness of God. When we identify anger in our lives, we cannot simply say, "I am going to stop being angry." Rather, we must trust God and let him reason with us about his love and justice. This requires selective optimism, where we choose to focus on the good and trust that God is working for our good, even in the midst of suffering. Ultimately, our anger indicates that we really don't trust God, and therefore, we must work to put away our anger and trust in his sovereignty and love.