Biblical Answer

The Nature of Anger

Anger is a complex emotion that can be directed towards various objects, including God. However, when anger is directed towards God, it can be a shortcut that is doomed to fail. Anger is ultimately about God, and it shows that we don't trust him. This is because anger is a reaction to objective moral evil, and God is only angry where anger is called for. When we feel angry with God, it's often because we feel as if we can't measure up to his expectations or because we feel marginalized or pushed away.

The Wrong Object of Anger

Anger is wrong if it's directed against the wrong object, such as God, an innocent person, or a thing. It's also wrong if it's for the wrong cause, such as personal offense or pride. Furthermore, anger can lead to wrong behavior, such as retaliation, vengeance, or physical violence. When we're angry with God, it's often because we feel as if our rights or glory have been violated, but this is a misguided understanding of God's character. God's anger is not like ours; it's infused with holy purpose and is under the perfect control of limitless love.

Trust and Anger

Our anger indicates that we really don't trust God. Therefore, when we identify anger in our lives, we can't simply say, "I'm going to stop being angry." Such a resolution is admirable, but it's not enough. We need to trust God and understand that his anger is not excessive or emotional. God is allergic to sin, and his anger is a reaction to breaches of personal relationships and failures to keep his moral law. When we're angry with God, we need to remember that it's not about us, but about our lack of trust in him. We need to let him reason with us about his love and persuade us to trust him. Ultimately, our anger indicates that we don't love God, and we need to let go of it and trust him instead.