Biblical Answer

Understanding Anger

To stop being so angry, it is essential to understand the root cause of your anger. Anger often stems from a sense of injustice, and it can be challenging to distinguish between righteous anger and unrighteous anger. The Bible teaches us to "look at ourselves earlier, longer, and harder than we do other people" (Proverbs 27:20). This means that we need to examine our own hearts and motivations before we can address the anger in our lives. Anger can be a shortcut to resolve conflicts, but it is a shortcut that is doomed to fail. It is essential to understand that anger is ultimately about God, and it shows that we don't trust him.

Prayer and Self-Examination

Prayer is a crucial aspect of addressing anger in our lives. The Bible teaches us to pray, "Lord, search me" (Psalm 139:23-24). This prayer is a humble acknowledgment that we need God's help to understand our hearts and motivations. When we pray, we are forced to confront our own anger and to ask ourselves if we are trusting God. The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) is a powerful tool for self-examination and can help us to put up a good fight against lingering anger. By meditating on the Lord's Prayer and making it our own, we can begin to understand our anger and to trust God more deeply.

The Role of God in Anger

Ultimately, anger is about God. It shows that we don't trust him, and it becomes an opportunity to know him better. When we are angry, we need to ask ourselves if we are trusting God. Are we relying on him to provide for our needs, to protect us from harm, or to bring justice in our lives? If we are not trusting God, then our anger is a sign that we need to re-examine our faith and to trust him more deeply. By trusting God, we can begin to let go of our anger and to experience the peace and joy that comes from knowing him. As the Bible teaches, "Love and wisdom are your guides" (Ephesians 5:2), and they lead us to trust God and to experience his peace in our lives.