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Life Application Study Bible Seven Deadly Sins - Flipbook - Page 6

4.
ANGER
Anger is often a strong, even violent, emotion accompanied by vengefulness. Unrighteous anger
leads to hatred. It is self-righteous and judgmental, focusing on the other person’s sin to the
exclusion of one’s own. A society characterized by anger is one that, for example, wages wars of
vengeance without recourse to principles of justice.
One antidote to wrath is meekness, which is submission to God (Matthew 5:5). Another antidote is
peacemaking, which seeks to reconcile the other person to God and to oneself (Matthew 5:9).
SCRIPTURES AND LIFE APPLICATION NOTES
Proverbs 15:1, NLT: “A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.”
LIFE APPLICATION NOTE: 15:1 Have you ever tried to argue in a whisper? Arguing with someone who
insists on answering softly or gently is equally difficult. On the other hand, a rising voice and harsh words
almost always trigger an angry response. To turn away wrath and seek peace, choose quiet, gentle words.
James 1:19-20, NLT: “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow
to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.”
LIFE APPLICATION NOTE: 1:19-20 James warns against anger that erupts when our egos get bruised: “I
am hurt”; “My opinions are not being heard.” Outrage has become the normal reaction to anyone who
disagrees with us. When injustice and sin occur, we should become angry because others are being hurt.
But we should not become angry when we fail to win an argument or when we feel offended or neglected.
Selfish anger never helps anyone.
The Seven Deadly Sins and their Remedies: A sample of Scripture and Commentary from the new Life Application Study Bible - Third Edition.

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