![]() ![]() We deal with it quickly, in constructive and God-honoring ways, so it does not grow stronger and produce bitterness in our lives. If we become angry for some reason-we experience the involuntary emotion or passion of anger-we are not to allow it to prompt sinful actions. This passage follows Paul’s teaching about the new nature that we embrace through the Holy Spirit by faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 4:17–24). Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:25–32). Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. ![]() And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. ‘In your anger do not sin’: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Here is the context of the verse: “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. Action is external and can be directed positively or negatively toward others. Emotion is internal and not directed against people. It is how we act on those emotions that can be sinful. Such feelings come naturally and are not sinful in and of themselves. At various times, we feel sadness, grief, frustration, excitement, happiness, and anger. Ephesians 4:26 says, “‘In your anger do not sin’: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.” In understanding this command, it’s good to differentiate emotions from actions. ![]()
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