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Anger and the Grace of Self-Control
Podcast: Warriors of Grace — Challenges Men Face Today Host: Dave Jenkins Scripture: James 1:19–20; Proverbs 29:11 Date: October 14, 2025Show Summary
In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the series Challenges Men Face Today by addressing anger and how the gospel produces the grace of self-control. We consider the difference between righteous and sinful anger, the Spirit’s role in forming patience and gentleness, and practical steps men can take to walk in wisdom instead of rage.🎧 Listen
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📖 Scripture
James 1:19–20 — “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”
Proverbs 29:11 — “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.”Also referenced: Mark 3:5; John 2:13–17; Galatians 5:22–23; Matthew 11:29.
Key Points
- Unrestrained anger tears down marriages, provokes children, harms friendships, and disrupts church unity.
- Righteous anger reflects God’s character; sinful anger flows from pride and a desire to control.
- Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit, not mere willpower; the gospel reshapes our responses.
- True strength is gentleness, patience, and humility formed by Christ.
Practical Steps for Men of Grace
- Pause and Pray: Bring rising anger to the Lord before reacting.
- Listen First: Be quick to hear and slow to speak to de-escalate conflict.
- Repent Quickly: Confess sinful anger to God and those you hurt.
- Cultivate Patience: Daily time in Word and prayer forms wise responses.
- Seek Accountability: Invite a mature brother to walk with you.
Application
Anger may feel powerful, but apart from God it produces unrighteousness. In Christ, we are freed from being defined by outbursts and enabled to walk in newness of life. Lay down sinful anger, submit your emotions to Jesus, and live as men marked by gentleness and self-control.Resources & Links
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
