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James 1:19-20
“Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
This passage gives a practical rhythm for anger: listen first, speak slowly, and resist wrath.
2
Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Gentle words can change the direction of conflict.
3
Ephesians 4:26
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.”
Anger must be handled before it hardens into sin.
4
Romans 12:12
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.”
Patience grows alongside hope and prayer.
5
Galatians 6:9
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
This passage encourages endurance when good work feels slow.
6
Ephesians 4:32
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Christian forgiveness flows from the forgiveness already received in Christ.
7
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.”
This passage gives hope to anyone who needs mercy and a new beginning.
8
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”
Jesus gives peace that is different from what the world gives.