How should Christians deal with anger?

Christians should deal with anger by responding slowly, examining their motives honestly, seeking reconciliation quickly, and allowing Scripture and the Holy Spirit to govern their reactions with wisdom and grace.

No. The Bible acknowledges righteous anger toward sin and injustice, but warns that sinful anger is often reactive, self-centered, and destructive.

What happens when anger is left unresolved?

Unresolved anger can harden into bitterness, damage relationships, and lead to deeper sinful patterns if left unchecked.

How Christians Deal with Anger in a Christlike Way

Name: How Christians Deal with Anger in a Christlike Way
Uploaded: 2026-05-12
Channel: Dave Jenkins
Description: Dave Jenkins explains how Christians should deal with anger in a Christlike way through biblical wisdom, self-control, grace, and the truth of God’s Word.

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How Christians Deal with Anger in a Christlike Way

Show: Contending for the Word Q&A

Host: Dave Jenkins

Date: May 13, 2026

Show Summary

Every believer faces anger—but how should Christians deal with it in a way that honors Christ?

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains what Scripture teaches about anger and how believers can respond with wisdom, restraint, and grace.

Drawing from James 1:19–20, Ephesians 4:26–27, and Proverbs 15:1, this episode helps Christians understand the difference between righteous anger and sinful anger—and how to respond in a Christlike way.

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Episode Notes

Big Idea

Christlike anger is slow, measured, and governed by truth and love, while sinful anger is reactive, self-centered, and destructive.

Key Scriptures

James 1:19–20
Ephesians 4:26–27
Proverbs 15:1

Main Points

Scripture distinguishes between righteous anger and sinful anger
Sinful anger moves fast, wisdom slows down
Unresolved anger becomes spiritually dangerous
Christlike responses replace destructive reactions

Application

Pause before reacting
Examine your motives honestly
Address issues quickly and graciously
Seek reconciliation where possible
Ask the Spirit for restraint and wisdom

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Dave Jenkins

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 (G3 Press, 2022), 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.

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