Will I go to hell because I am quick to anger?
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God knows that we will be angry sometimes, so anger itself is not a sin.
The bible says, "Be angry and do not sin" - Ephesians 4:26 (ESV)
It also says, "Do not let the sun go down on your anger" (same verse)
I used to have anger issues because I often have pain in my back or knees and I'm often under stress and have CPTSD (but others have it much worse than me), and I had to learn not to act out. It takes restraint, but it's the Godly thing to do and it definitely feels better afterwards instead of feeling ashamed.
God doesn't like when people act out with anger:
Moses was angry when he struck the rock twice in the desert because there was no water and and the people were complaining. God punished him because he acted out and because he was supposed to be representing God. (see Numbers 20:10-13)
I hope this helps. God bless.
The bible says, "Be angry and do not sin" - Ephesians 4:26 (ESV)
It also says, "Do not let the sun go down on your anger" (same verse)
I used to have anger issues because I often have pain in my back or knees and I'm often under stress and have CPTSD (but others have it much worse than me), and I had to learn not to act out. It takes restraint, but it's the Godly thing to do and it definitely feels better afterwards instead of feeling ashamed.
God doesn't like when people act out with anger:
Moses was angry when he struck the rock twice in the desert because there was no water and and the people were complaining. God punished him because he acted out and because he was supposed to be representing God. (see Numbers 20:10-13)
I hope this helps. God bless.
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This is awesome, Burn. Not many people would come to this, and I wholeheartedly applaud you for being willing to see other's perspective.
To be completely honest, I've felt many of the same frustrations you've expressed in your post. I've been in a church where people would literally ask God what they should wear that day, and I was left feeling like, "Should I ask God if it's ok for me to get a glass of water?!"
Believe me, there are those of us who can relate to what you're feeling about these things and you're not alone. I've also seen you pray with/for several people in the Prayer section, so many thanks and kudos to you for having a heart for other people.
This is the great thing about this forum -- we're all here to work through our struggles, challenges, anger and frustrations -- together.
Glad to have you here!
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In case this was a serious question... when I was younger, 20's -30's, I had a pretty bad temper.... anger over things I had no control over.
It was basically immaturity.... almost wanting to be mad about things that happened.... I finally came to the conclusion that I was going to have to calm it down, or probably die of a heart attack before I hit 35....
I have become a person that is pretty laid back about nearly everything... almost TOO calm... however, there are times that the "old man" tries to come back around, and I have to really remind myself of what really matters.
"Don't sweat the small stuff..... and it's ALL small stuff" is a trite saying, but there is a lot of truth in it.
I keep reminding myself, this world is not our home.... you can overcome anger, but it takes a sea change in your outlook on daily living. Not everything that happens is a personal affront to you, which is the way I used to see things.
It was basically immaturity.... almost wanting to be mad about things that happened.... I finally came to the conclusion that I was going to have to calm it down, or probably die of a heart attack before I hit 35....
I have become a person that is pretty laid back about nearly everything... almost TOO calm... however, there are times that the "old man" tries to come back around, and I have to really remind myself of what really matters.
"Don't sweat the small stuff..... and it's ALL small stuff" is a trite saying, but there is a lot of truth in it.
I keep reminding myself, this world is not our home.... you can overcome anger, but it takes a sea change in your outlook on daily living. Not everything that happens is a personal affront to you, which is the way I used to see things.
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This is awesome, Burn. Not many people would come to this, and I wholeheartedly applaud you for being willing to see other's perspective.
To be completely honest, I've felt many of the same frustrations you've expressed in your post. I've been in a church where people would literally ask God what they should wear that day, and I was left feeling like, "Should I ask God if it's ok for me to get a glass of water?!"
Believe me, there are those of us who can relate to what you're feeling about these things and you're not alone. I've also seen you pray with/for several people in the Prayer section, so many thanks and kudos to you for having a heart for other people.
This is the great thing about this forum -- we're all here to work through our struggles, challenges, anger and frustrations -- together.
Glad to have you here!
To be completely honest, I've felt many of the same frustrations you've expressed in your post. I've been in a church where people would literally ask God what they should wear that day, and I was left feeling like, "Should I ask God if it's ok for me to get a glass of water?!"
Believe me, there are those of us who can relate to what you're feeling about these things and you're not alone. I've also seen you pray with/for several people in the Prayer section, so many thanks and kudos to you for having a heart for other people.
This is the great thing about this forum -- we're all here to work through our struggles, challenges, anger and frustrations -- together.
Glad to have you here!
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