How do I handle anger as a Christian?
Quick answer
Handle anger by feeling it honestly, identifying its target carefully, refusing to let it drive you to sin, and giving it to God before the day ends.
Ephesians 4:26 gives a four-line manual: "In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold."
Feel the anger; do not pretend it isn’t there. Then ask: is this anger righteous (over evil) or sinful (over wounded pride)? Most of our anger leans toward the latter.
Take it to God in prayer. Forgive who needs forgiving (which is not the same as condoning). Anger held overnight ferments; anger surrendered daily heals.
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Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.