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Turning the heat over to God

Scripture for anger

Anger can rise fast. Open these passages and let the Word slow your spirit, guard your mouth, and turn the heat over to God.

Seven readings · King James Version

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Day 1

Ephesians 4:26–32

King James Version

26Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

27Neither give place to the devil.

28Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

29Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

31Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

Day 2

Proverbs 15:1–2

King James Version

1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Day 3

James 1:19–20

King James Version

19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

20For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Day 4

Proverbs 16:32

King James Version

32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Day 5

Matthew 5:21–24

King James Version

21Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:

22But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

23Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

24Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

Day 6

Colossians 3:8–15

King James Version

8But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

9Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

10And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

11Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Day 7

Psalm 37:7–9

King James Version

7Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

9For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.

Common questions

Scripture Path FAQs

What Scripture helps with anger?

Ephesians 4:26–32, James 1:19–20, and Proverbs 15:1 put slow words and a soft answer beside a heart that wants to explode. This path gathers seven King James readings for that fight.

How should I use this anger Scripture path?

Read slowly. One reading a day works well. Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart before you speak, then pray the verse back to God in your own words.

Does MDT Church believe God still helps with anger today?

Yes. We are a Spirit-filled church in Riceville. We preach Jesus, pray for one another, and trust the Holy Ghost to give self-control and a new heart.

What if I need prayer about anger right now?

Call our Prayer Line at 1.877.226.4088. You can also come as you are to MDT Church — Sunday 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM, Tuesday Prayer Night 7:00 PM — at 245 County Road 677, Riceville, TN 37370.

Is this a substitute for counseling or medical care?

No. These pages open the Word and point you to prayer and church family. If you need professional help, please seek it — and keep leaning on Jesus while you do.

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